A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 016 –17 S U R F L I F E S AV I N G A U S T R A L I A
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INTRODUCTION
G OV E R N A N C E & OV E R S I G H T
AWA R D S & HONOURS
SLS ENTITIES
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S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
FINANCIAL REPORT
S TAT I S T I C A L SUMMARIES
G LO S S A RY OF TERMS
INTRODUCTION S E C T I O N 01
PRESIDENT & CEO’S REPORT INTRODUCTION
THE FOCUS OF SURF LIFE SAVING AUSTRALIA IS TO CONTINUE TO WORK TOWARD OUR VISION OF ZERO PREVENTABLE DEATHS IN AUSTRALIAN WATERS, AND THIS YEAR WE HAVE WORKED TIRELESSLY TO IMPLEMENT THE STRATEGIC GOALS WITHIN OUR 2020 PLAN.
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t Surf Life Saving Australia, we are proud of the incredible contribution our community of volunteers and staff have made this year in continually working to achieve our vision of zero preventable deaths in Australian waters. This year, our 45,121 volunteer surf lifesavers from 311 Surf Life Saving Clubs and lifesaving support services selflessly contributed 1.35 million volunteer patrol hours across the Australian coastline. Lifesaving services performed 10,879 rescues, 108,044 first aid treatments and 3.95 million preventative actions. These phenomenal statistics give testament to the value of the Surf Life Saving movement and the contribution our members make to Australian communities. Sadly 116 lives were lost in coastal related drowning. This number emphasises the importance of public awareness campaigns to promote water safety awareness and the continued efforts of our organisation’s work in keeping the Australian community safe.
The Federal government continues to assist and support our lifesaving efforts. This year Surf Life Saving Australia has been actively involved in several key initiatives and ongoing programs including: • The National Recreation Safety Program • The Saving Lives in the Water Program • Beach Drowning Blackspot Reduction Program • Beach Safety Equipment Fund for our 311 Surf Life Saving Clubs • Vocational Education & Training (VET) funding for volunteer trainer and assessors • Clean Air Agreement program support towards new motors for SLS Clubs. We recognise and appreciate the ongoing support and critical funding provided by the Federal Government. Our Parliamentary Friends of Surf Life Saving held at Parliament House Canberra every 3 months has been very successful and the presentation of the National Rescues of the month are a highlight and give
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MP’s and Senators a real insight into the amazing rescues our members undertake. The Federal Government Funding along with our continued fundraising efforts, empowers our organisation to deliver our valued patrol and lifesaving services on Australian beaches. We particularly thank and acknowledge our major national sponsors DHL and Westpac for their very generous support of the Surf Life Saving movement. The SLS Foundation’s fundraising activities on behalf of SLSA, the States and Territories, ensures the sustainability of our movement, raising $11.5 million in revenue through their efforts across the last 12 months. The SLS Foundation’s Grant Seeking Unit obtained $5.3 million in grant funding for our Clubs, Branches and States and is highly valued by all levels of the organisation. The Be a Life Saver campaign entered its third year, raising much needed funds and public awareness of our movement as a community cause in need of
support. The campaign, supported by our advertising partners received $2.25 million in media value, and reached over one million beachgoers nationally. Surf Life Saving Australia’s head office has now returned to its spiritual home at Surf House at Bondi, bringing all staff and operations under the one roof to drive collaboration and innovation across all our activities. There have been some significant projects undertaken in 2016 – 2017 including a review of SLSA Policies and Rules & Regulations to reduce complexity, streamline process and remove barriers to participation,
with a focus on making the lives of our volunteers easier. In addition, we undertook a member centred approach to a digital transformation. Surf Life Saving contributions were recognised in the community, with Australia Day Honours received by several members including SLSA Independent Board Director Christine Hopton awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM). John Baker, SLSA Deputy President and SLSA National Coastal Safety and Risk Manager Shane Daw who both received an Emergency Services Medal (ESM). The awards to our members demonstrate the high regard,
KEY DATES 2016 22-24 Jul
National Inflateable Rescue Boat (IBR) Championships (Mollymook, NSW)
5-7 Aug
National Pool Rescue Championships (Southport, QLD)
25-Aug
Re-opening of Surf House at Bondi Icebergs
9-Oct
Launch of the National 'Facts About Rips Currents' Campaign
21-Oct
SLSA AGM
21-Oct
SLSF AGM
15-16 Oct
Coates Hire Coolangatta Gold 2016 (Coolangatta Beach, QLD)
22-Oct
National Awards of Excellence (Sydney, NSW)
31-Oct
Beach Safety Equipement Fund Launch
1-Dec
Launch of the 'Be a Life Saver' fundraising and awareness campaign
1-Dec
Parliamentary Friends of Surf Life Saving Quarterly Update (Parliament House, Canberra, ACT)
4-Dec
2016 National Coastal Safety Report launched by Prime Minister of Australia, The Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP
in which the work of our members and the entire Surf Life Saving movement is held by the community. At Board level, we would like to thank all members including our four independent Directors, who together along with our appointed Directors dedicate countless hours towards the future sustainability of our great organisation. We would like thank Ralph Devlin AM QC for his service to the Board, and his role as the Deputy President of Surf Life Saving Australia and to welcome the new representative of Surf Life Saving Queensland, Board member Mark Fife OAM. The focus of Surf Life Saving Australia is to continue to work toward our vision of zero preventable deaths in Australian waters, and this year we have worked tirelessly to implement the strategic goals within our 2020 plan. We thank our Senior Management team, and all our SLSA staff for their hard work and dedication over the last year, ensuring the long-term success of our organisation. We would particularly like to thank our 168,824 volunteer members, our 311 Surf Life Saving Clubs, as well as our States, Branches, and support operations for their ongoing support. We can all be very proud of our achievements in the past year. Together we are saving lives, creating great Australians and building better communities.
2017 20-Jan
Interstate Surf Life Saving Championships (Alexandra Headlands, QLD)
5-11 Feb
National Leadership College (Sydney, NSW)
9-Feb
Parliamentary Friends of Surf Life Saving Quarterly Update (Parliament House, Canberra, ACT)
24-25 Feb
The 2017 Nutri-Gran IronMan and IronWoman Finals Series
25 Mar - 2 Apr
The Australian Surf Life Saving Championships (Gold Coast, QLD)
15-Jun
Parliamentary Friends of Surf Life Saving Quarterly Update (Parliament House, Canberra, ACT)
11–14 Jun
Clash of the Paddles (Hamilton Island, QLD)
Graham Ford AM President SLSA
Melissa King Chief Executive Officer
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WHO WE ARE INTRODUCTION
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urf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) is Australia’s peak coastal water safety, drowning prevention and rescue authority. With 168,824 members and 311 affiliated Surf Life Saving clubs, Surf Life Saving Australia represents the largest volunteer movement of its kind in Australia. Since Surf Life Saving (SLS) was established in 1907, over 650,000 lives have been saved. In 2016/17 our Surf Life Saving active members were involved in over 10,800 rescues, 108,044 first aid treatments and nearly four million preventative actions. Our volunteers carried out more than 1,345,000 patrol hours. SLS is a unique not-for-profit community cause that exists through community donations, fundraising, corporate sponsorship and government grants.
WHY WE EXIST—OUR MISSION Surf Life Saving exists to save lives, create great Australians and build better communities. Australia has over 11,500 beaches dispersed along 36,000km of coastline and receive an estimated 100 million visitations annually. Despite significant advancements in technology, techniques and knowledge, people still drown on the coast in unacceptable numbers. Surf Life Saving exists to save lives, and we are committed to reducing the coastal drowning toll.
through the State and Territory Centres, operates the Australian Lifeguard Service, the country’s largest lifeguard service, providing cost recovery lifesaving services to local government and other coastal land managers.
OUR STAKEHOLDERS Our principal stakeholders are those who use the Australian coastline, and those who are directly or indirectly impacted by our actions.
INTERNAL OUR STRATEGIES SLSA has developed a strategic plan that will guide the Surf Life Saving movement through to the year 2020. The focus of our 2020 Strategic Plan is to further build the capacity and capability of the movement to save lives, create great Australians and build better communities. These are the four pillars of strategic intent we pursue to achieve our mission: 1. Extend lifesaving coverage to match community needs. 2. Develop our people. 3. Ensure a relevant and growing movement. 4. Engage the community to participate and donate.
WHAT WE DO The Surf Life Saving movement creates a safe environment on and off Australian beaches through a range of support operations. These operations include: 24/7 emergency response groups; rescue helicopter services; jet rescue boats; offshore rescue boats; rescue waters crafts; surveillance systems; radio control and coordination centres; and, volunteer lifesaving services. Surf Life Saving,
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• Staff • State and Territory centres: State and territory centres represent our members on the SLSA Board. SLSA have regular contact with our owners through Board meetings and other forums.
CORPORATE • Corporate Partners: The majority of our programs are funded by a number of corporate partners. We also actively seek new partners to ensure the long term sustainability of the movement. SLSA encourage all Australian corporates to include Surf Life Saving in their Workplace Giving Program.
EVERY YEAR, SURF LIFE SAVING ACTIVE MEMBERS ARE INVOLVED IN MORE THAN 10,800 RESCUES, 108,044 FIRST AID TREATMENTS AND NEARLY 4 MILLION PREVENTIVE ACTIONS.
government. For particular activities, namely national sporting events, SLSA will form a relationship with state and local government. • Parliamentarians: In order to strengthen the reputation of the organisation we engage in proactive advocacy with elected members of parliament, particularly those representing coastal seats.
GOVERNMENT
COMMUNITY
• Parliamentary Friends of Surf Life Saving (Federal): SLSA invite members to participate in quarterly updates outlining Surf Life Savings key issues and activities. • Australian Government departments and agencies: SLSA rely on the support from the following Australian Government departments and agencies for a number of our programs: • Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet • Australian Sports Commission • Department of Health • Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade • Department of the Environment • Department of Vocational Education and Training • Other levels of government: State centres have direct relationships with state governments, while our clubs liaise with their relevant local
• SLS members: SLSA has a duty of care to protect its members as they carry out their duties on and off the beach. • Potential members: The organisation depends on new recruits to maintain and increase lifesaving services. • Beach-going community: SLSA communicate with the community via a variety of different programs and channels, including public advertising and awareness campaigns and the distribution of educational resources. • Donors: SLSA communicate to our donors, the Guardians of the Surf, regularly through the Surf Life Saving Foundation.
FUNDING As a community cause, SLSA relies on the Australian Government and corporate partners and donors to fund the majority of its activities. One third of the parent
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entities funding comes from the Federal Government. The remaining two thirds is secured via national corporate partners, licensing and fees for competitions. The Surf Life Saving Foundation actively conducts fundraising around Australia on behalf of SLSA and our state centres while Surf Life Saving clubs also conduct their own fundraising activities. To support their lifesaving activities the state centres (which report separately) are engaged in commercial activities such as education, training and the provision of contract lifeguard services to local government and other land managers.
STATUTORY OBLIGATIONS AND OVERSIGHT SLSA is a company limited by guarantee under the Corporations Act 2001 (Commonwealth). The Surf Life Saving Foundation operates under the charitable fundraising legislation in each of the states and territories it is registered. SLSA is also a registered charitable institution under the NSW Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 (NSW).
ABOUT THIS REPORT This is the Annual Report of Surf Life Saving Australia Ltd. The Surf Life Saving movement is made up of 491 separate legal entities, ranging from state centres, clubs, branches and support operations. The financial accounts of these entities, whose relationship with SLSA Ltd is further described in sector four, are not consolidated here. However, the activities and achievements of all Australia’s surf lifesavers are consolidated and reported.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is given of the Annual General Meeting of SLSA Ltd. The meeting will be held on Friday 10 November 2017 at SLSA’s Office, Surf House at Bondi Icebergs. All SLSA members are welcome to attend.
HIGHLIGHTS INTRODUCTION
10,879 FIRST AID TREATMENTS
3,951,428 PREVENTIVE ACTIONS
59,662
VOLUNTEER HOURS ON PATROL
MEMBERS 7,187
850
MEDALLIONS
17,612
MISSIONS OVER 1,232 HOURS OF FLYING
MEMBERS ENROLLED IN ELEARNING
DURING NUTRI-GRAIN IRONMAN AND IRONWOMAN FINALS SERIES
AUSSIES COMPETITORS
$21.1 MILLION CONTRIBUTIONS TO SLS ENTITIES 010
S L S 2 0 2 0 S T R AT E G I C P L A N INTRODUCTION
VISION Zero preventable deaths in Australian waters.
MISSION We save lives, create great Australians and build better communities.
SURF LIFE SAVING STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS 1. EXTEND LIFESAVING COVERAGE TO MATCH COMMUNIT Y NEEDS
2. DEVELOP OUR PEOPLE
3. ENSURE A RELEVANT & GROWING MOVEMENT
4. ENGAGE THE COMMUNIT Y TO PARTICIPATE & DONATE
2.1 Provide and promote the opportunities and pathways in SLS to motivate our members. 2.2 Provide ongoing leadership opportunities to our people. 2.3 Provide efficient, relevant and flexible learning opportunities. 2.4 Develop our participation initiatives, including surf sports. 2.5 Provide opportunities for our members to participate in activities, including through ILS.
3.1 Protect, manage and promote the SLS brand to drive internal and external support. 3.2 Utilise evidence-based research to inform development and implementation of safe practices. 3.3 Develop effective strategic and operational alignment across all levels. 3.4 Ensure sound environment practices at all levels. 3.5 Implement efficiencies across the movement. 3.6 Understand community expectations of involvement via engagement.
4.1 Promote and celebrate SLS positive contribution to Australian society. 4.2 Promote SLS as an organisation in need. 4.3 Provide opportunities and encourage community, corporate partners and stakeholders to actively participate in SLS. 4.4 Grow revenue from corporate partners and government sectors. 4.5 Proactively and transparently communicate how all funds raised are used.
• S LS IP protected through application of existing IP legislation for unauthorised use. • Liquidity ratio remains positive. • SLS states sign and participate in memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreeing fundraising and national corporate partnership parameters. • SLS strategic plans are aligned at national, state and club level. • National and state risk and compliance registers are current and reported. • Safety of our people remains first and foremost.
• Non-government revenue increases annually -- National community fund raising campaign secures $1 million/annum by 2020 -- Annual increase in nongovernment revenue of up to 5 per cent per year -- SLS donors increase by 3 per cent annually • SLSA reports on distribution of funds transparently across the movement annually through owned and earned channels. • Brand awareness and economic impact increases annually.
STRATEGIES 1.1 Optimise our resources to always be ‘rescue ready’. 1.2 Apply evidence-based research to determine community water safety requirement. 1.3 Enhance and integrate coastal risk management systems. 1.4 Promote SLSA as the peak coastal water safety body. 1.5 Incorporate SLS services into the local, state and national emergency management systems. 1.6 Support ILS development activities, particularly through the Asia–Pacific region. SUCCESS FACTORS • No drowning deaths between the • Learning opportunities equip red and yellow flags. our people with the skill set to • Community needs quantified support the achievement of through Total Service Plan (TSP). our vision. • Coastal drowning in Australia • SLS has a participation pathway reduced by 50 per cent by 2020. that generates sustained • Service delivery measured with membership levels to support delivery reflecting need. community outcomes. • All state entities are included • Boards/senior management at in state/territory emergency the national, state, branch and management systems. club levels are representative of the movement and community make-up e.g., Gender and CALD.
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SCORECARD INTRODUCTION
1. EXTEND LIFESAVING COVERAGE TO MATCH COMMUNITY NEEDS 2020 STRATEGIC INTENT
WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED 2016–17
OUR PRIORITIES FOR 2017–18
1.1 Optimise our resources to always be rescue ready.
• Finalised a ‘one-specification’ for Inflatable Rescue Boats • Undertook further research of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for use in SLS activities • Progressed development of Surf Hazard Rating program for use for Surf Sports but potentially for other lifesaving use • Delivered the Beach Safety Equipment Fund • Delivered the Beach Drowning Black Spot Reduction program • Delivery of the BRP Powercraft Equipment Grant Program • Patrol Ops App developed and put in place for commencement of season • Reviewed ‘Total Service Plan’ and its alignment with the National Coastal Safety Report.
• Progress sale of Southern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service to SLSNSW • Finalise deregistration of Northern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service • Continue research around PPE within SLS activities • Development of Surf Risk Rating App for use for Surf Sports but potentially for other lifesaving use • SurfCom systems updated to meet SLS service needs inclusive of Patrol Ops app • Deliver the Beach Safety Equipment Fund • Deliver the Beach Drowning Black Spot Reduction program • Review of First Aid kits • Evaluation of equipment to enhance and deliver SLS services.
1.2 Apply evidence-based research to determine community water safety requirement.
• Conducted research into participation, risk perception and behaviour to coastal activity, with evidence used to shape reports and initiatives • Developed the National Coastal Safety Report, highlighting key areas to be addressed for drowning prevention. • Evidence based research undertaken to deliver total service plan • Delivery of a Rip Current campaign from evidence based research, inclusive of behavioural research • Participation in Australian Water Safety Council forums, symposiums • Conducted forum for shark activity with Taronga Zoo, CSIRO and Flinders University to develop guidelines for shark safety and further collaboration around research • Established partnership with Royal Life Saving Society Australia for research into Non-Fatal Drowning in Australia, with report delivered at national non-fatal drowning symposium/ workshop.
• Undertake research to provide an evidence base to deliver the Total Service Plan • Growth of the ‘Total Service Plan’ to be worked on. Other types of deaths ie marine, suicide, medical etc to provide a holistic picture • Key personnel completed relevant Risk Management / Health and Safety training to ensure SLSA has capacity and capability to support improvements to member safety • Conduct research in to ‘bystander rescue’ to determine issues and preventative measures.
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1. EXTEND LIFESAVING COVERAGE TO MATCH COMMUNITY NEEDS 2020 STRATEGIC INTENT
WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED 2016–17
OUR PRIORITIES FOR 2017–18
1.3 Enhance and integrate coastal risk management systems.
• Applications developed for use for sport and lifesaving purposes including BeachSafe • Delivered facilitator program for event risk management • Threshold systems researched as part of SHR and PPE project plans.
• Enhance exsisting and develop new applications for sport and lifesaving purposes.
1.4 Promote SLSA as the • Delivered Stage 1 of the Public Safety Awareness peak coastal safety body. campaign - The Facts about Rip Currents • Delivered the 2016 National Coastal Safety Report • Identified opportunities to promote SLS and plans developed, ie Non-fatal drownings, bystander rescue, etc as part of future National Coastal Safety Reports undertaken • Represented at key forums i.e. World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety, World Congress on Public Health, Australian Fire and Emergency Services Authorities Council Conference, National Disaster and Emergency Management Conference, Australian Search and Rescue Conference • Delivery of quarterly SLS updates and presentations for ‘National Rescue of the Month’ at Parliament House • Delivery of Australian Lifeguard Magazine.
• Deliver Year 2 of 5 of the Public Safety Awareness campaign - Rip Currents • Delivery of the 2017 National Coastal Safety Report • Representation at key forums ie World Conference on Drowning Prevention • Presentations for ‘National Rescue of the Month’ at Parliament House, Canberra • Delivery of Australian Lifeguard Magazine • Provide advice and updates on water safety and drowning prevention initiatives to Federal Government.
1.5 Incorporate SLS services into the local state and national emergency management systems.
• Participation in IOWave 16, PACWave and International Tsunami exercise • Attendance and participation in peak body forums ie Australian Fire and Emergency Services Authorities Council meetings, BOM • Support to states with meetings with various Ministers and authorities.
• Implement communication systems and tools that support States in the delivery of services • Collaborate and work with agencies on programs and projects that support SLS operations within the emergency service sector • Provide reports and research that support the actions and role of SLS within the emergency service and safety sector.
1.6 Support ILS development activities, particularly through the Asia–Pacific region.
• Worked with RLSSA to develop opportunities to enhance lifesaving within the Asia-Pacific region. • Provided support for four representatives to undertake a lifesaving training program in Japan • Provided support for the delivery of a lifesaving training program in Korea • Represented SLSA at International Life Saving Federation meetings.
• Continue to develop opportunities to enhance lifesaving within the Asia-Pacific region.
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2. DEVELOP OUR PEOPLE 2020 STRATEGIC INTENT
WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED 2016–17
OUR PRIORITIES FOR 2017–18
2.1 Provide and promote the opportunities and pathways in SLS to motivate our members.
• Developed National Participation Strategy to deliver relevant, innovative and inclusive programs and pathways for Lifesaving, Surf Sports and Learning and Development • Released Education Pathway Program.
• Implementation of the Sport and Recreational Review Recommendations to increase participation and engagement of participants • Develop strategies to increase engagement in minority areas • Promote the opportunities and pathways in SLS through SLSA online courses.
2.2 Provide ongoing leadership opportunities to our people.
• Commenced National Leadership Program Review • Conducted national Sport Workshops that focus on key national strategic items • National Masterclass at SLSA Head Office in Bondi (19 participants attended) • National Leadership College at St Paul’s College in Sydney (28 participants attended) • Involved in review of Volunteer Leadership Development Program (run by Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience).
• Complete National Leadership Program Review and pilot • Continue to engage with key sport stakeholders at the national Sport Workshops conducted to focus on key national strategic items • Develop Alumni Management Groups in each state.
2.3 Provide efficient, relevant and flexible learning opportunities.
• Secured VET Surge Funding to improve training and assessing for volunteers • Adopted a national education strategy and framework 2015-2020 • Implemented a new national online learning platform • Completed Sporting Schools Program feasibility study, commissioned by SLSA to LSV • Involvement in Sporting Schools Program by VIC, TAS, SA, QLD, NT and limited areas in NSW, including securing a $25,000 ASC grant for the purchase of PPE • Released updated and reviewed resources: Spinal Mgt, 34th Ed Training Manual (V2), Pain Management, Age Managers, Silver Medallion Advanced First Aid, Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate • Commenced review of 34th Edition Public Safety and Aquatic Rescue Training Manual for scheduled release of 35th edition 2019/20 season • Radio Operator Certificate added to Surf Rescue Certificate.
• Co-ordinate the delivery of VET Surge strategy of behalf of Federal Government and SLS movement • Release the new online National Officiating Coaching Scheme for core, technical and senior courses • Release the reviewed online Safer Surf Clubs course • Review IRB Crew and Driver resources • Continue review of 34th Edition Public Safety and Aquatic Rescue training manual for scheduled release of 35th edition 2019/20 season • Investigate options for eLearning with etrainu post trial period.
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WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED 2016–17
OUR PRIORITIES FOR 2017–18
2.4 Develop our participation initiatives, including surf sports.
• Explored opportunities to secure new sponsors for key flagship sporting events • Delivered Australian Sport Commission Key Deliverables • Delivered key national events that include; the 2016 Coolangatta Gold, Interstate Championships, the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships (Aussies), IRB Championships, Pool Rescue Championships. • Delivered the 2017 Nutri-Grain Finals Series.
• Explore opportunities to secure new sponsors for key flagship sporting events • Deliver Australian Sport Commission Key Deliverables • Deliver key national events that include; the 2017 Coolangatta Gold, Interstate Championships, the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships (Aussies), IRB Championships, Pool Rescue Championships • Delivery of new elite Surf Sports series.
2.5 Provide opportunities for our members to participate in activities, including through ILS.
• Australian Life Saving Team finished 2nd at the 2016 World Championship held in The Netherlands • Australian Youth Life Saving Team won the Youth World Championship in The Netherlands • Australian Life Saving Team were victorious in the Sanyo Cup in Japan • Australian Surf Boat Team won the Trans-Tasman Surf Boat Series • Continued involvement with Lifesaving Japan through annual Lifesaving Exchange Program • Introduced policy for Recognition of International Qualifications • Nominations submitted successfully to ILS for re-election onto Rescue and Drowning Prevention committees.
• Maintain relationship with Lifesaving Japan through annual Lifesaving Exchange Program • The Australian Life Saving Team to compete at the World Games in Poland (Pool Rescue), SLSNZ Pool Rescue Champs, German Cup (Pool Rescue), International Surf Rescue Challenge (Championships), Trans-Tasman Surf Boat Series, Sanyo Bussan Cup (Japan).
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3. ENSURE A RELEVANT AND GROWING MOVEMENT 2020 STRATEGIC INTENT
WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED 2016–17
OUR PRIORITIES FOR 2017–18
3.1 Protect, manage and promote the SLS brand to drive internal and external support.
• Explored opportunities to secure new partners for key flagship member events • Ensured all breaches of SLS IP receive communication no more than three business days after the alert • Build the SLS brand presence online to drive further engagement and accessibility for all stakeholders • Implemented renewed social media policy • Undertook annual research survey to measure and track ongoing brand performance and communications impact year on year.
• Continue to explore opportunities to secure new partners for key flagship member events • Continue to ensure all breaches of SLS IP are actioned within three business days after the alert • Continue to build the SLS brand presence online to drive further engagement and accessibility for all stakeholders • Review and implement updated communications framework and strategy including developing an over-arching brand and digital strategy for SLS • Review sponsorship strategy and parameters of use in the SLSA gear and equipment guidelines to ensure brand remains protected and valued • Undertake annual research survey to measure and track ongoing brand performance and communications impact year on year.
3.2 Utilise evidence-based research to inform development and implementation of safe practices.
• Implement communications activities to maintain the momentum of safety as first and foremost in SLSA • Conducted research with James Cook University for use of PPE for age groups up to and including under 17 competitors.
• Promote activities to maintain the momentum of safety as first and foremost in SLSA • Continue research for safety management practices with in surf sports activity.
3.3 Develop effective strategic, operational alignment across all levels.
• Developed and implemented agreed protocols, hierarchy and communications plans for SLSA to engage with members • Collaborated with all SLS entities on key communications and business development activities • SLSA and state entities delivered contractual obligations for national corporate partners • SLS ‘Whole of Movement Digital Strategy’ business case delivered • Reviewed all IT service providers with standardised contracts and KPI’s • Implemented cyber security protocols • Business process and ICT review undertaken with direction on simplifying processes.
• Ensure SLSA and state entities deliver contractual obligations for national corporate partners annually • Review and revise direct member communications, including implementing strategy to ensure that members details are updated to maximise member engagement • Implement recommendations from the business process and ICT review key recommendations • Review outputs of SLS ‘Whole of Movement Digital Strategy’ to determine implementation plan.
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WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED 2016–17
OUR PRIORITIES FOR 2017–18
3.4 Ensure sound environment practices at all levels.
• Communicate research and activities related to climate adaptation.
• Continued research and activities related to climate adaptation.
3.5 Implement efficiencies across the movement.
• Implemented SLSF resourcing program to assist delivery of growth plan • Continued to provide new and enhanced IT systems to the frontline to enable our members and clubs to operate efficiently and to reduce paperwork including an updated Sport Event Management System (SEMS). • Worked with states to develop implementation plans for VET Surge Funding.
• Determine a long term strategy for IT business needs • Implement employee recognition program • Update Enterprise Agreement • Ensured SLSF was resourced to deliver growth year on year for SLS.
3.6 Understand community expectations of involvement via engagement.
• 2016 SLSA benchmarking research and brand engagement undertaken • Be A Life Saver campaign quantitative research, monitoring brand health, positioning and campaign messaging completed.
• Deliver quantitative research, monitoring brand health, positioning and campaign messaging for both year four of the national fundraising and awareness campaign, Be a Life Saver,and year two of the national public safety awareness campaign, Facts about Rips.
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4. ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY TO PARTICIPATE AND DONATE 2020 STRATEGIC INTENT
WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED 2016–17
OUR PRIORITIES FOR 2017–18
4.1 Promote and celebrate SLS positive contribution to Australian society.
• Updated SLS Member Protection Policy to enhance SLS duty of care for Children and Young People. • Implemeted 11 out 15 recommendations of the Australian Childhood Foundation in relation to the Safeguarding Children and Young People Program. • Continued public contact and communication through philanthropic, commercial and grant programs, highlighting key achievements • Used existing and new technology to communicate key messages and investigate best practice across multiple channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn, as well as the sls.com.au website. • Awarded $1million in advertising space across SBS media for KWP! winning the SBS Diversity Media Works Challenge.
• Investigate best practices across multiple channels to deliver increased take up and engagement of SLS Stakeholders and community • Roll out of the Safeguarding Children and Young People program across all States and Territories. • Produce ‘SBS Diversity Works Challenge’ television commercial and roll out through SBS channels and SLSA owned channels.
4.2 Promote SLS as an organisation in need.
• Implemented year three of five national fundraising and awareness campaign, ‘Be a Life Saver’ • SLSF Lottery website refresh implemented • Implemented a year round multi channel strategy focused on recruiting new supporters • Implemented a refresh of Lottery loyalty program “Champions Club” collateral and communications
• Implement year four of the national fundraising and awareness campaign ‘Be a Life Saver’ • Leverage and build upon national fundraising and awareness campaign to drive donations further • Introduce new digital channels for all Australians to support/donate • Introduce a new national fundraising event as part of the national fundraising awareness campaign • Continue to secure annual support from corporate partners to aid and generate donations to the national fundraising and awareness campaign • Deliver post campaign tracking research on the national fundraising awareness campaign to track key SLSA brand health metrics • Implement refresh of SLSF philanthropic website to assist donor offering and support.
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WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED 2016–17
4.3 Provide opportunities and encourage community, corporate partners and stakeholders to actively participate in SLS.
• Leverage existing SLSA activities and events • Increased engagement of the community with SLS to involve and engage the community key messages/stories • Review performance of SLSF activities • Identified and secured corporate/community/ against endorsed 5 year growth strategy to donor support of events create insights into the funding sustainability • Created fundraising, community and membership of the SLSF and SLSA opportunities to engage all Australians • Deliver invest to grow priorities through SLSF • Increased engagement across communication to achieve target of $20 million by 2020 . channels • Completed and lodged 372 grant applications through the SLSF Grants Seeking Unit on behalf of SLS Entities, raising over $5 million. • Delivered annual philanthropic support program incorporating 5 National major Appeals being “Back to the Beach”, “Christmas”, “Australia Day”, “Easter” and “Tax” appeals • Delivered annual commercial support program incorporating 6 major “House and Land” package prize lotteries, 11 phone based lotteries and a WA state specific lottery program.
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OUR PRIORITIES FOR 2017–18
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4. ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY TO PARTICIPATE AND DONATE 2020 STRATEGIC INTENT
WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED 2016–17
OUR PRIORITIES FOR 2017–18
4.4 Grow revenue from corporate partners and government sectors.
• Maintained corporate partner portfolio and revenue • Bi-monthly Commercial Working Group forum for optimisation of commercial opportunities in collaboration with the states • National Coast Safety report launched with Prime Minister of Australia • Engaged Federal Government Members in support of Surf Life Saving Initiatives • Delivered quarterly Surf Life Saving updates to Federal Members and Senators in Canberra • Engaged Federal Member support of the Beach Safety Equipment Fund in their Electorates.
• Implement Federal Government Engagement Strategy to build bipartisan support for SLS Movement • Deliver corporate partner strategy • Identify new major national corporate partnerships • Continue with monthly Commercial Working Group meetings with representatives from each state and SLSF • Deliver a co-ordinated and professional grant seeking unit to deliver professional submissions and intelligence that ensure SLS receives support from government grants to trusts and foundations • Provide a national grant seeking service that assists all SLS entities to secure in line with the endorsed 5 year growth plan (Oct 2015) • Provide up to date database on all available grants which SLS activities could apply • Increase engagement, retention and revenue through the development of a Member Benefits/Loyalty strategy and program • Develop revenue opportunities through third party arrangements • Develop clear SLSA value proposition to achieve increased support • Deliver incremental licensing revenue through the continued growth of our licensee base and product categories • Begin review of SLS 2020 strategic plan.
4.5 Proactively and transparently communicate how all funds raised are used.
• 2016-17 SLSA Annual Report and SLSF Annual Review were distributed • Developed key messaging for the 2016/17 financial year.
• 2017-18 SLSA Annual Report and SLSF Annual Review to be distributed • Develop key messaging for the 2017/18 financial year • SLSA to provide a proforma (written or graphic) for SLS States/Clubs to recognise SLSA/SLSF support (distributions /funding) for internal and external reporting.
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HIGHLIGHTS INTRODUCTION
SURF LIFE SAVING AUSTRALIA
2013/14
2014/15
2015/16
2016/17
CHANGE % 2
Revenue—sponsorships & grants (,000)
$19,395
$20,422
$21,015
$19,573
-6.86%
Revenue—total consolidated entity (,000)
$69,599
$72,050
$72,944
$70,973
-2.70%
Expenditure—total consolidated entity (,000)
$68,364
$70,365
$70,740
$68,086
-3.75%
Number of male members
94,039
94,019
93,756
92,727
-1.10%
Number of female members
74,581
75,613
75,450
76,062
0.81%
168,622
169,633
169,250
168,823
-0.25%
311
313
312
311
-0.32%
Rescues performed by surf lifesavers + SLS support operations
8,572
9,647
9,864
7,567
-23.29%
Rescues performed by ALS lifeguards
3,139
3,043
3,170
3,312
4.48%
Total rescues performed
11,711
12,690
13,034
10,879
-16.53%
First aid administered by surf lifesavers + SLS support operations
13,947
19,826
26,288
44,129
67.87%
First aid administered by ALS lifeguards
17,946
22,598
30,871
63,915
107.04%
Total first aid administered
31,893
42,424
57,159
108,044
47.10%
Preventative actions undertaken by surf lifesavers + SLS support operations
321,838
346,119
350,400
492,151
40.45%
Preventative actions undertaken by ALS lifeguards
694,199
908,971
1,088,160
3,459,277
217.90%
1,016,037 1,255,090 1,438,560 3,951,428
63.59%
FINANCIALS1
MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS
Total membership Number of Surf Life Saving clubs LIFESAVING STATISTICS
Total preventative actions EDUCATION STATISTICS Number of Cert II Public Safety qualifications issued (Bronze Medallion)
8,802
7,476
7,133
7,187
0.76%
5,080
6,168
7,004
6,806
-2.83%
Number of competitors at Coolangatta Gold
609
585
548
495
-9.67%
Number of accredited officials
2,911
3,474
4,464
4,020
-9.95%
Number of accredited coaches
2,810
2,104
2,926
2,981
1.88%
SPORT STATISTICS Number of competitors at The Australian Surf Life Saving Championships
Index 1. Consolidated entity includes helicopter rescue service. 2. Indicates percentage change from 2015/16 to 2016/17.
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S L S A O P E R AT I O N S SECTION 02
C A PAC IT Y A N D C A PA B I LIT Y S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
OV E RV I E W Capacity and Capability (CC) portfolio is responsible for coastal risk and safety, lifesaving operations, research, education, development and surf sports. The deliverables of CC include the: • Development of best practice policies to save lives • Improvement of drowning prevention initiatives and lifesaving operations • Management of member development programs • Development of consistent and relevant educational resources/practices • Enhancement of participation • Development of athletes, coaches and officials through national sport operations, events and community resources.
COA S TA L S A F E T Y During the 2016/17 season surf lifesaving patrols and 24/7 emergency response services delivered crucial work across Australian coastlines. Significant achievements and initiatives have been delivered across the key pillars; lifesaving,
drowning prevention and water safety education. The daily effort of surf lifesavers resulted in 10,879 rescues, 3,951,428 preventative actions and 108,044 first aid treatments. If not for these actions, the loss of life and number of injuries would be far greater. The invaluable support of the Australian Government’s Department of Health provided an additional support to States and Clubs through the funding of two programs to assist the delivery of front line services and implement initiatives in key drowning locations around Australia. The Beach Safety Equipment funding was delivered directly to Clubs for the purchase of essential lifesaving equipment. The Beach Drowning Black Spot Reduction Program provided funds to States to deliver programs, services and initiatives in high priority areas to reduce incidents in these locations.
D ROW N I N G PR E V EN T I O N SLSA’s Total Service Plan continues to conduct evidence based and behavioural research programs including
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the collection of evidence from peak authorities to inform and further advance our understanding of behaviours and risk perception in aquatic locations. This research forms the foundation of SLSA’s National Coastal Safety Report and informs the strategic direction for SLSAs drowning and prevention programs. In 2016 we continued our commitment as a leader and contributor to the Australian Water Safety Council, in collaboratively working to reduce the number of lives lost in aquatic environments. Water Safety Forums were conducted across the year with agencies committing to a shared set of strategic outcomes in a united voice to government on drowning prevention. Research partnerships have commenced to examine the impact of non-fatal drowning deaths and bystander rescues. These partnerships are vital to enhance our understanding of the extent of aquatic related incidents occurring outside patrolled areas. This research forms critical data to inform and develop initiatives and programs that may reduce these incidents in future.
R I P C U R R EN T C A M PA I G N Coastal Safety research informed the development and launch of SLSA’s new tentpole public awareness campaign launched in 2016-17. The campaign was developed after significant research into rip-related drowning deaths, behaviour and perception around rips and identification of key contributing factors. The campaign focused on challenging people’s knowledge and beliefs, and to address the many misconceptions about rip currents.
S A FE T Y Members safety remains a key priority. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) continued development during the past year. Level 25* lifejackets and helmets went through further evaluations to
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ensure they are fit for purpose. Processes are being developed to help key officials identify risks at events, communicate these risks to others and put mitigations strategies into place. The Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) specification was endorsed in early 2017 after a significant consultative process, which will result in a standard class of craft. Other craft and equipment continues to be assessed to further assist surf lifesavers in their duties and operations. *Level 25 refers to the buoyancy classification of a life jacket, of which there is level 275, 150, 100, 50, 50S, and level 25. Level 25 is designed for use by competent swimmers for specific specialist activities such as sporting and competitive situations and who are near to a bank or shore, or have help and a means of rescue close at hand.
enhanced learning experience. A review of the leadership program was initiated in May this year across the Leadership College and Masterclass programs, with changes to be implemented into 2018. The review focused on driving participation and engagement, developing a unique leadership experience that teaches participants to think strategically and embrace innovation and the need for change.
CO L L A B O R AT I O N Partnership, advocacy, collaboration and industry engagement responsibilities were fulfilled in several sectors across 2016-17. SLSA presented papers at key forums including the World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety, AFAC Conference, World Congress on Public Health and the National Search and Rescue Conference. Collaborative research partnerships remain crucial to drowning prevention work, including those with Australian Fire and Emergency Services Council, Macquarie University, the Bureau of Meteorology, Flinders University, OmniPoll, CSIRO and many more.
LE A R N I N G A N D D E V E LO PM E N T In 2016/17 learning and development have released Spinal Management, Pain Management, Age Manager, Silver Medallion, Advanced First Aid and Advanced Resuscitation Technique courses. In person delivery for each course was accompanied by online content for an
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SLSA received $10 million in funding over three years from the Federal Government to upgrade its volunteer training in line with our whole of movement digital strategy, the majority of which will be distributed to the states/NT over the next three years. This will greatly improve the quality of existing training and enhance opportunities for current educators. It will also relieve the administrative burden on volunteers, freeing them up to deliver front line services.
OUR STRATEGIC FOCUS CONTINUES TO BE REMOVING BARRIERS TO ENTRY, THE IMPROVEMENT OF OPERATIONAL DELIVERY AND OPTIMISATION OF OUR USE OF TECHNOLOGY TO MAXIMISE EFFICIENCY AND MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR MEMBERSHIP.
SPORT As we reflect on the 2016/17 season, we continue to see areas of improved performance across the key pillars of sport, being high performance, national sporting events, and sport education. Surf sports has seen a challenging and transformative year as we commenced implementation of the strategic initiatives from the 2015-16 National Sport and Recreation Review. Our strategic focus continues to be removing barriers to entry, the improvement of operational delivery and optimisation of our use of technology to maximise efficiency and meet the needs of our membership. Whilst extremely challenging conditions were experienced throughout the 2017 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, several highlights were delivered across sport this year including live telecast of the 2017 Nutri-Grain IronMan and IronWoman
Finals Series. Sports education has continued to maintain growth with a notable increase in participation in the new National Coaching Accreditation Scheme this year.
K E Y H I G H L I G H T S: SLSA continues to progress its broadcast reach by taking the newly formatted Nutri-Grain IronMan and IronWoman Finals Series from a delayed telecast to a live broadcast on Fox Sports. A ‘Whole of Sport’ philosophy was developed, focusing on key business units across sport education, high performance, and national sporting events. This will drive participation initiatives and provide a platform for peak performance across many Australian Teams. The implementation of new Sport and Recreation initiatives remains a priority; a review into sport competitions recommended relaxed eligibility
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requirements to allow more members to access our sporting products. Design concepts for the new modified surf sport products are currently being validated. SLSA delivered on all key participation and high-performance indicators with the Australian Sports Commission, and maintained a strong relationship with Olympic Sports Canoeing and Swimming. 2016 saw 13 Surf Life Saving members represent Australia at the Rio 2016 Olympics. Ski paddler Lachlan Tame and three-time Olympian Ken Wallace teamed up to claim bronze in the K-2 100m Canoe/ Kayak event
Greg Meagher General Manager, Capacity and Capability
S P O R T R E S U LT S S L S A O P E R AT I O N S NATIONAL INFLATABLE RESCUE BOAT CHAMPIONSHIPS (IRB) 2016 MOLLYMOOK, NSW, 22-24 JULY 2016 EVENT
FIRST
POINTSCORE SECOND
POINTSCORE THIRD
POINTSCORE
Interstate Championships
QLD
51
NSW
39
SA
32
National Championships
North Burleigh SLSC
35
Kiama Downs SLSC
21
Point Lookout SLSC Caves Beach SLSC
16 16
NATIONAL POOL RESCUE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016 GOLD COAST, QLD, 5-7 AUGUST 2016 EVENT
FIRST
POINTSCORE SECOND
POINTSCORE THIRD
POINTSCORE
Interstate Championships
QLD
474
370
362
National Championships
Currumbin Beach Vikings SLSC 466
NSW
Marochydore SLSC 307
WA
Northcliffe Bmd 225
COOLANGATTA GOLD 2016 GOLD COAST, QLD, 17-18 OCTOBER 2016 CATEGORY
FIRST
TIME
SECOND
TIME
THIRD
TIME
Elite Male - Long Course
Ali Day
3:54:30
Matt Bevilacqua
4:05:08
Alex Wright
4:05:10
Elite Female - Long Course
Courtney Hancock
4:29:08
Allie Britton
4:31:54
Rebecca Creedy
4:36:13
Open Male - Short Course
Nick Pluimers
3:19:36
Ben Cochrane
3:22:48
Bobby Byrne
3:23:50
Open Female - Short Course
Nadi Canning
3:33:16
Phoebe Savage
3:39:58
Sally Watson
3:52:31
U19 Male - Short Course
Campbell Guthrie
3:16:12
Grant Harris
3:17:10
Bailey Williams
3:19:04
U19 Female - Short Course
Grace Kaihau
3:30:20
Abigail Pugh
3:32:20
Brielle Cooper
3:36:21
James Haigh
5:19:57
Thomas McMorrow
5:23:09
Kelly Trim
4:29:32
19-29 Male - Long Course
Matthew Gilling
4:46:35
19-29 Male - Short Course
Beau Bailey
3:49:13
19-29 Female - Short Course
Emma Lockhart
4:02:41
30-39 Male Long Course
Chad Poland
4:40:19
Glen Coltman
4:45:24
Tim Jennett
4:48:44
30-39 Male Short Course
Adam Jeffrey
3:34:41
Rick Laverty
3:48:22
Matt Mosey
4:01:06
30-39 Female Long Course
Tiarne Smith
5:15:50
Amanda Bowman
6:00:32
Lia Trebilcock
6:29:45
30-39 Female Short Course
Triona McMenamin
4:04:36
Kristy Craft
4:25:19
Camile De Carmejane
4:28:54
40-49 Male Long Course
Mark Forrester
4:42:34
Andrew Keegan
5:09:14
Michael Jennett
5:13:25
40-49 Male Short Course
Matthew Gibbs
3:37:54
John Clothier
3:41:37
Sean Harvie
3:47:02
40-49 Female Short Course
Heli Murray
3:56:54
Tamiel Benjamin
4:05:33
Raelene Myers
4:30:24
50+ Male Long Course
Andrew Buhk
4:55:07
Bruckner Chase
5:38:42
Scott Oxenford
5:45:35
50+ Male Short Course
Steve Coulter
3:35:12
Craig Sly
3:38:38
Nick Carroll
3:54:10
50+ Female Short Course
Alison Pegg
4:01:15
Open Male Relay - Long Course
Central Egineering Currumbin
4:01:14
Team Manly 2
4:07:31
Team Manly 1
4:08:24
Open Male Relay - Short Course
CBV
3:08:10
The 07's
3:20:45
Cronulla Young Guns
3:27:38
Open Female Relay - Long Course
The Pelicans
5:08:50
Leo Legends
5:26:53
Open Female Relay - Short Course
Westies Chicks
3:41:02
Blue, Black and White
3:53:01
SPG'S
4:05:41
Open Mixed Relay - Long Course
Team Harambe
4:13:19
Team Jones
4:53:55
SBBR
5:10:17
Open Mixed Relay - Short Course
Stupid Sexy Flanders
3:23:12
Masters Male 35+ Relay - Long Course Terrigal Masters Team FY! 4:26:35
Mordi
3:41:06
Chafing the Dream
3:43:14
Mt Keira Podiatry
4:36:15
Mad Mackerels
4:44:10
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COOLANGATTA GOLD 2016 GOLD COAST, QLD, 17-18 OCTOBER 2016 CATEGORY
FIRST
TIME
SECOND
TIME
THIRD
TIME
Masters Male 35+ Relay - Short Course
Cronulla Masters Team Black
3:31:05
Masters of Cooly
3:36:59
The Orginal Poster Boys
3:43:32
Masters Female 35+ Relay - Long Course
Manly Gold Diggers
5:09:59
Masters Female 35+ Relay - Short Course
North Bondi SLSC
4:06:57
Wauchope Bonny Hills - 4:07:38 Victorious Secret
Gatta Girls
4:41:31
Masters Mixed 35+ Relay - Long Course
Wauchope Bonny Hills - 4:46:26 Expressway Spares
Mixed Masters 35+ Relay - Short Course
Brunswick Blasters
3:41:16
Wauchope Bonny Hills – 3:43:30 Mackeral Munchers
Byron's Sunbeam Mix Masters
3:47:56
U19 Male Relay - Short Course
Engine Lads
3:05:33
Team Manly 1
3:08:34
Black Swan Boys
3:12:37
U19 Female Relay - Short Course
Team Manly 2
3:24:18
Swan Girls
3:29:39
YTC
3:35:06
NATIONAL INTERSTATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2017 ALEXANDRA HEADLAND, QLD, 20 JANUARY 2017 EVENT
FIRST
POINTSCORE SECOND
POINTSCORE THIRD
POINTSCORE
Overall Pointscore
QLD
297
NSW
288
WA
230
Open Pointscore
QLD
151
NSW
142
WA
100
Youth Pointscore
NSW
146
QLD
146
WA
130
THE AUSTRALIAN SURF LIFE SAVING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2017 NORTH KIRRA, QLD 25 MARCH - 2 APRIL 2017 CLUB
POINTS
CLUB
OPENS POINTSCORE
POINTS
MASTERS POINTSCORE
CLUB
POINTS
HANDICAP POINTSCORE
1
Northcliffe Bmd
213
1
Bondi Surf Bathers LSC
293
2
Currumbin SLSC
160
2
Northcliffe SLSC
234
3
Alexandra Headland SLSC
122
3
Alexandra Headland SLSC
215
4
Newport SLSC
113
4
Noosa Heads SLSC
202
5
Maroochydore SLSC
88
5
North Burleigh SLSC
182
6
North Cronulla SLSC
73
6
North Bondi SLSC
172
7
Wanda SLSC Inc
70
7
Queenscliff SLSC
171
8
Kurrawa SLSC
66
8
Coogee SLSC (NSW)
156
9
Manly LSC
62
9
Kurrawa SLSC
139
10
Cronulla SLSC
57
10
Byron Bay SLSC
131
Not Awarded
THE NUTRI GRAIN FINALS SERIES 2017 NORTH CRONULLA, NSW 24-26 FEBRUARY 2017 EVENT
FIRST
POINTSCORE
SECOND
POINTSCORE
THIRD
POINTSCORE
Round 1 - IronWoman
Lizzie Welborn
100
Maddy Dunn
98
Harriet Brown
96
Round 2 - IronWoman
Georgia Miller
100
Amy Nurthen
98
Karlee Nurthen
96
Round 3 - IronWoman
Naomi Scott
100
Danielle McKenzie
98
Courtney Hancock
96
Overall - IronWoman
Harriet Brown
284
Courtney Hancock
282
Karlee Nurthen
272
Round 1 - IronMan
Ali Day
100
Kendrick Louis
98
Matt Poole
96
Round 2 - IronMan
Shannon Eckstein
100
Matt Poole
98
Luke Cuff
96
Round 3 - IronMan
Matt Poole
100
Shannon Eckstein
98
Ali Day
96
Overall - IronMan
Matt Poole
294
Shannon Eckstein
292
Kendrick Louis
284
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H I G H P E R F O R M A N C E R E S U LT S S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LIFESAVING 2016 EINDHOVEN & NOORDWIJK, THE NETHERLANDS, 6-11 SEPTEMBER 2016
YOUTH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LIFESAVING 2016 EINDHOVEN & NOORDWIJK, THE NETHERLANDS, 7-11 SEPTEMBER 2016
AUSTRALIAN LIFE SAVING TEAM
AUSTRALIAN LIFE SAVING TEAM
PL ACE
COUNTRY
PL ACE
COUNTRY
First
New Zealand
First
Australia
Second
Australia
Second
New Zealand
Third
France
Third
Italy
NAME
CLUB
NAME
CLUB
Tim Schofield ©
Terrigal SLSC
Lizzie Welborn
North Bondi SLSC
Samuel Bell
Maroochydore SLSC
Callum Lowe Griffiths
Queenscliffe SLSC
Matthew Davis
Currumbin SLSC
Ethan Garland
North Cronulla SLSC
Dane Farrell
Newport SLSC
Charlie Brooks
Newport SLSC
Jake Lynch
Newport SLSC
Jemma Smith
Umina SLSC
Bradley Woodward
Shelley Beach SLSC
Issac Smith
Newport SLSC
Melissa Cracroft-Wilson
Kurrawa SLSC
Rachel Eddy
Kurrawa SLSC
Prue Davies
Currumbin SLSC
Rachel Wood
Umina SLSC
Chelsea Gillett
Maroochydore SLSC
Samantha Howe
Point Leo LSC
Pamela Hendry
Maroochydore SLSC
Nicole Kay
Kurrawa SLSC
Jordan Mercer
Noosa Heads SLSC
Toby Wilson
Northcliffe SLSC
Georgia Miller
Newport SLSC SLSC
Cody Rychvalsky
Maroochydoore SLSC
Danny Short
Head Coach - Maroochydore SLSC
Brett Dowker
Head Coach - Currumbin SLSC
Wade Sinclair
Assistant Coach - Picnic Bay SLSC
Craig Holden
Assistant Coach - Ellis Beach SLSC
Garry Mensforth
Team Manager - Umina SLSC
Melinda Jackson
Team Manager - Kurrawa SLSC
Kristy Ellis
Assistant Team Manager Alexandra Headlands SLSC
Troy Eady
Physiotherapist - Byron Bay SLSC
Martin Lynch
Assistant Coach - Newport SLSC SLSC
Nick Marshall
Physiotherapist - Burleigh Heads Mobray Park SLSC
Martin Lynch
Assistant Coach - Newport SLSC
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TRANS-TASMAN SURF BOAT TEST SERIES WAIHI BEACH, NEW ZEALAND, SATURDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2017
2017 SANYO BUSSAN CUP MOMOCHI BEACH, FUKUOK A, JAPAN, 24-25 JUNE 2017
AUSTRALIAN SURF BOAT TEAM
AUSTRALIAN LIFE SAVING TEAM
PL ACE
COUNTRY
PL ACE
COUNTRY
First
Australia
First
Australia
Second
New Zealand
Second
Japan A
NAME
CLUB
Third
New Zealand
Duke Brierty
Avoca Beach SLSC
NAME
CLUB
Bradley Mitchell
Avoca Beach SLSC
Joshua Brown
Currumbin SLSC
John Paterson
Avoca Beach SLSC
Daniel Collins
Redhead SLSC
Daniel Tamblyn
Avoca Beach SLSC
Nikolas Green
Northcliffe SLSC
Richard Brierty - Sweep
Avoca Beach SLSC
Callum Lowe-Griffiths
Kurrawa SLSC
Kelissa Brockett
Tallebudgera SLSC
Jackson Symonds
Sorrento SLSC (WA)
Tara Dreaver
Tallebudgera SLSC
Maddy Dunn
Northcliffe SLSC
Kirsty Morrison
Tallebudgera SLSC
Elizabeth Forsyth
Currumbin SLSC
Lisa Webber
Tallebudgera SLSC
Hannah Minogue
Newport SLSC
Gary Williams - Sweep
Tallebudgera SLSC
Naomi Scott
Manly SLSC
Brett Main
Team Manager - Opens
Rachel Wood
Umina SLSC
Craig Holden
Coach - Elliott Heads SLSC
Sam Dick
Assistant Coach - Currumbin SLSC
TRANS-TASMAN SURF BOAT DEVELOPMENT TEST WAIHI BEACH, NEW ZEALAND, SATURDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2017 AUSTRALIAN SURF BOAT TEAM NAME
CLUB
Zac Hughes
North Cronulla SLSC
James Budd
North Cronulla SLSC
Mitch Bouzounis
North Cronulla SLSC
Jack Mentha
North Cronulla SLSC
Adam Purdie - Sweep
North Cronulla SLSC
Zoe King
Newport SLSC
Celestine May
Newport SLSC
Piret May
Newport SLSC
Katy Hulton
Newport SLSC
Michael King - Sweep
Newport SLSC
Greg Heard
Team Manager - Development
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B U S I N E S S D E V E L O P M E N T & C O M M U N I C AT I O N S S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
OV E RV I E W The Business Development and Communications (BDC) portfolio is responsible for corporate and commercial partnerships, national marketing and communications, brand custodianship, media and public relations and licensing and merchandise. The BDC team are responsible for positioning the future sustainability of the Surf Life Saving movement, driving growth across our platforms, facilitating meaningful community and corporate engagement, and driving government relations to ensure Surf Life Saving remains a relevant and growing movement.
CO R P O R AT E PA R T N E R S H I P S Surf Life Saving Australia develops partnerships that deliver strategic alignment and create a shared value to the Australian community. A partnership with SLSA reaches all corners of the community, allowing a business to position itself alongside one of Australia’s most trusted and iconic community organisations.
Our partnerships not only provide vital funds for our organisation, but also share core values that enable us to leverage opportunities to benefit both parties in an authentic way. The associations we form with our corporate partners work to enhance the profile of both organisations. The relationship between our major long-term partners DHL and Westpac are examples of SLSA’s commitment to the longevity and growth of our corporate connection. We are proud to enter our 43rd year working with Westpac and the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service, the oldest civilian search and rescue service in Australia and one of the longest standing corporate community partnerships in Australia, and our 14th year of bringing to life the shared values of speed, passion and a can-do attitude with DHL. Our partner BRP, continues to provide funding and rescue powercraft for affiliated clubs and services across the country. As the official powercraft supplier, BRP products are powerful lifesaving tools
SLSA ACKNOWLEDGES AND THANKS ALL OF ITS VALUABLE CORPORATE PARTNERS FOR THEIR SUPPORT. THE MOVEMENT IS INCREDIBLY PROUD OF ITS PARTNERSHIP PORTFOLIO AND RECOGNISES THE VALUABLE CONTRIBUTION THEY MADE TO THE ORGANISATION.
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and enable lifesavers to move around the beach and water quickly ensuring they are rescue ready and that performing rescues can be performed with greater efficiency. SLSA is extremely proud of our partnership portfolio and recognise the valuable contribution they make to the organisation. We continue to actively seek new major partners to support the movement and the vital services that we provide to the Australian community in 2017.
M E D I A A N D PU B LI C R E L AT I O N S SLSA’s media and public relations (PR) activities continue to position the organisation as Australia’s peak coastal water safety, drowning prevention and rescue authority. Our work over 2016-17 has been instrumental in driving public and government awareness of the great work our volunteer members and our movement provide to the community. SLSA continues to evolve its digital communications strategy to adapt with
B U S I N E S S D E V E L O P M E N T & C O M M U N I C AT I O N S S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
OUR PARTNERSHIPS NOT ONLY PROVIDE VITAL FUNDS FOR OUR ORGANISATION, BUT ALSO SHARE CORE VALUES THAT ENABLE US TO LEVERAGE OPPORTUNITIES TO BENEFIT BOTH PARTIES IN AN AUTHENTIC WAY. THE ASSOCIATIONS WE FORM WITH OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS WORK TO ENHANCE THE PROFILE OF BOTH ORGANISATIONS.
the changing consumption patterns of our members and the community. 2016/2017 saw a significant increase in our social media presence while maintaining regular direct communications through our traditional channels. In October, SLSA successfully launched a new public awareness campaign ‘the facts about rips’, securing a live weather cross on Sunrise and extensive media support achieved across all mainstream media outlets. The 2016 National Coastal Safety Report was launched to members of the press by The Hon. Malcolm Turnbull, MP Prime Minister of Australia in December 2016, driving a dialogue toward coastal safety and drowning prevention across our beaches and sharing vital research findings. The communication strategy for Year 3 of the national fundraising initiative ‘Be a Life Saver’ focused on critical advocacy of our role as a charitable organisation in Australian society. Post campaign research found a continued increase in our brand health and unprompted awareness. Government relations were supported through the quarterly Parliamentary
Friends of Surf Life Saving updates. Co-chaired by Federal Members, Sarah Henderson MP and the Hon. Matt Thiselthwaite MP, and attended by members of parliament. These updates highlight the incredible contributions of our volunteers, with presentations of the National Rescue of the Month Awards, and act to facilitate a platform for SLSA to communicate updates on funding delivery and promote the work of our movement to parliamentary stakeholders.
MARKETING AND CO M M U N I C AT I O N S Surf Life Saving is one of Australia’s most iconic and loved brands. The marketing and communications department is responsible for brand custodianship,
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above the line and owned platform communications continuing to promote SLSA and our key messaging to our members and the general public. As a deliverable of SLSA’s business plan and the strategic intent to save lives, a fiveyear public safety awareness campaign the ‘Facts about Rips’ was launched in October 2016. Aimed at fit young males between the ages of 15-39 years, the campaign aims to raise awareness, change mindsets and behaviour when it comes to identifying and escaping rips, with the aim to increase the likelihood of people swimming at patrolled beaches, between the red and yellow flags. The campaign was delivered through TV, radio, outdoor, digital, press and cinema
O U R D I G I TA L A N D S O C I A L M E D I A F O OT PR I N T A S AT 30 J U N E 2016
83,800 UNIQUE VISITS TO SLS. COM.AU PER MONTH
56,000 FACEBOOK FOLLOWERS
11,900 TWITTER FOLLOWERS
over a six-week period and delivered $2.5 million in advertising value. Post campaign research has revealed that 85% who saw the campaign are more likely to swim between the red and yellow flags and 2 in 3 would be more likely to seek advice before swimming. We continued to promote Surf Life Saving as a community organisation in need. This year, we delivered on year three of the Be a Life Saver campaign goals. Our focus was on increasing and converting new donors to regular longerterm supporters. Launched on the first day of summer, the campaign ran across digital, social media, TV, outdoor and mobile. A key highlight was the media first interactive outdoor panel activation, installed at
the major Bondi Beach bus stop. Post campaign research showed an increase in overall propensity to donate and a large increase in willingness to commit to regular donations. Our Marketing and Communications team continued to promote opportunities for the Australian community and our members to actively participate in Surf Life Saving, including the Coates Hire Coolangatta Gold (471 competitors) the Aussie Ocean Swim (175 competitors) the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships which brought 6,806 competitors to the Gold Coast and the Nutri-Grain IronMan and IronWoman Finals Series. Earlier this year, SBS Media set out a challenge (SBS Media Diversity Works Challenge) to encourage the Australian
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12,900 INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS
59,000 SURFLINE E-NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBERS
B U S I N E S S D E V E L O P M E N T & C O M M U N I C AT I O N S S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
advertising industry to think about diversity and to reflect the real Australia in their marketing campaigns. In return, the winning campaign will receive a prize of $1 million in advertising space across SBS TV and digital assets. Advertising agency KWP! responded to the challenge and developed a campaign pitch for Surf Life Saving that showcases the diversity of Surf Life Saving as an organisation, as well as the many Australians who enjoy the beach. The creative draws attention to the indiscriminate nature of the ocean regardless of colour, background, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or cultural differences, and promotes SLS as equally indiscriminate and all inclusive. The call to action is simple: Join. In May, we were excited to be awarded the winner of the challenge with our television commercial scheduled to commence from September 2017 to February 2018. Communication with our members are a key focus of the team and were maintained through the monthly eNewsletter Surfline, members portal, On
Patrol, and our social channels Facebook, Twitter LinkedIn and Instagram. This ensures that our members are engaged, are recognised and celebrated for their contributions, and to assist us in achieving our vision of zero preventable deaths in Australian waters.
LICENSING AND MERCHANDISE Surf Life Saving’s intellectual property (IP) has been built up over a 110-year foundation of service to the Australian community. SLSA owns various registered trademarks, which licensing and merchandise manages on behalf of the entire organisation including: the SLS logos; red and yellow patrol flags; patrol caps; the iconic red and yellow patrol uniform; and terms such as ‘Surf Rescue’, ‘Surf Patrol’ and ‘Nipper’. It is our responsibility to ensure that the use of our brand is protected. Surf Life Saving uses these images and marks in a number of places and in many important ways, including on our patrol uniforms and equipment to designate official surf lifesavers and propriety, and on licensed product.
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Licensed application of these marks on retail merchandise assist in generating revenue for the organisation through royalty payments. In the past 12 months, SLSA has signed new licenses across children’s publishing, calendars, towels and sporting goods to further increase our royalty revenue stream. These complement the established licensed merchandise programme which includes sunscreen, eyewear, and headwear. SLSA collaborated with Samsung in the development of an international award winning virtual reality beach safety app, Pocket Patrol, which was successfully beta trialled in 2017 and continues to be developed into 2018. Additional product categories continue to be investigated for the coming patrol season.
Fiona Crockett General Manager, Business Development and Communications
PA R TN E R S H I P S S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
Surf Life Saving Australia thanks our corporate and government partners who have supported us in 2016–17. M A J O R N AT I O N A L PA R T N ER S
PA R T N ER
SPONSORS
G OV ER N M EN T PA R T N ER S
E V EN T S U PP O R T ER S
S U PP O R T ER S
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C O R P O R AT E S E R V I C E S S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
OV E RV I E W The Corporate Services portfolio is responsible for governance, risk management, finance, human resources and Information Technology. During the past year, regular risk management group meetings have been held where compliance and risk registers were updated and presented to the Finance Audit and Compliance Committee monthly. A risk appetite continuum was developed and is now in place. IT completed a number of enhancements as outlined within this report. Financial results can be navigated to here. In addition, SLSA commenced investigating a whole of movement digital strategy. Significant progress has been made with initial investigations completed by Deloitte Consulting following detailed consultation with various areas of the movement including directors, employed staff and volunteers.
I N F O R M AT I O N T E C H N O LO GY SLS IT provides a range of services to the organisation as well as to the SLSA Office. The Business and IT support operation is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year to ensure that volunteers and administrators can obtain assistance and support when required. In the last season alone, the team have successfully dealt with more than 14,000 individual support requests from club officers, administrators, patrol members, and duty officers. Our range of services are extensive, covering sophisticated web based applications, websites, apps, connections between and to other systems, and extending through to the provision of training and support across our vast array platforms. Some major IT highlights of the season include the following. • The Sport Event Management System (SEMS) has been released into production.
• Released new Beachsafe App & push notifications. • Patrol App Android version released June 2016 and iOS version released February 2017. • Online Forms released to production including Special Events form and online Complaints Handling form. • Surf Hazard Rating for beach events released to production. • Upgrade to a new Payment gateway.
O U R S TA F F During 2016-17, SLSA’s team of paid staff has continued to collectively demonstrate dedication and commitment to the national organisation. The majority of the staff work in Sydney, with a number of others based in other states. Following the sale of the Rosebery building, all staff
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OUR BUSINESS AND IT SUPPORT OPERATION IS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK, 365 DAYS A YEAR TO ENSURE THAT VOLUNTEERS AND ADMINISTRATORS CAN OBTAIN ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT WHEN REQUIRED. were relocated to Surf House at Bondi. SLSA continues to place significant prioritisation on developing and implementing people development strategies, ensuring we are enhancing our work environment and workplace practices for our staff. The Workforce Transition Plan and business plan strategies that have been
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implemented in 2016/17 include: • Continued development of the SLSA Internal Professional Development Strategy and Internal all staff training needs analysis. • Revised on boarding procedures • Simplified position descriptions based on three main responsibility areas. SLSA conducts an annual employee
satisfaction survey. The outputs from this survey are used to identify areas of improvement. SLSA will continue to focus on embedding the SLSA values and behaviours into everyday business initiatives in 2017/18. Our organisational structure can be found at the end of this section. Staff in State Centres and Branches report to their own Boards and management teams and are therefore not included in this section.
R EM U N ER AT I O N We seek to remunerate our employees consistent with the not-for-profit sector and our formal research indicates that salaries offered are in line with those offered by similar organisations. Our
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remuneration includes fringe benefit packages which allow us, within Australian Taxation Office guidelines, to provide a proportion of an employee’s income as a tax-exempt fringe benefit.
PER F O R M A N C E R E V I E W S A N D I N D I V I D UA L PER F O R M A N C E D E V ELO PM EN T PL A N S All employees participate in formal annual performance reviews. These are complemented by regular progress meetings with their manager throughout the year. Each employee has an individual performance development plan for the year which aligns to the business plan key performance indicators (KPIs). The individual plans also focus on enhancing
the behaviours and competencies of each employee which includes the identification of personal/ professional development opportunities. SLSA allocates an amount within the annual budget for professional development for staff.
EQ UA L O PP O R T U N I T Y SLSA meets all legislative requirements in terms of equal opportunity and a bias-free workplace.
WO R K H E A LT H A N D S A FE T Y
S TA FF T U R N OV ER
For the most part our employees work in normal business office conditions and are not exposed to any undue hazards. We have consistently promoted a healthy and safe work environment, which is ergonomically sound. There were no Workcover claims during the year. SLSA provides staff with work health and safety and risk management training and completed all fire safety warden training requirements. SLSA provides an Employee Assistance Program for all employees. Many of our staff are also volunteer surf lifesavers and from time to time are engaged in high-risk activities. In these situations, they are protected by the full range of SLSA policies and insurances that apply to all members.
Staff turnover during the past year has seen an increase of 5% (2 FTE) from 2015/16. SLSA has several strategies within the annual business plan which focus on increasing employee satisfaction rates, and the development of and implementation of retention strategies.
Peter George AM General Manager, Corporate Services
WO R K PL AC E R EL AT I O N S Our staff operates under an enterprise agreement which covers general terms and conditions of employment and provides the flexibility to deal with nonstandard work hours. The nature of Surf Life Saving activities requires significant amounts of weekend work and under the terms of the agreement, our employees are entitled to time-in-lieu for work undertaken on weekends. We have monthly staff meetings where any employment related issues that affect all staff are discussed. 27% of SLSA staff access formal flexible working arrangements.
STAFF STATISTICS F/T FTE
P/T FTE
CASUAL
FIXED TERM CONTRACTS
OVERALL F/T
TURNOVER
GENDER
TENURE
1.8
1.2
14.6
42.6
19 (45%)
F–61%—M-39%
2.7 yrs
1.8
1
14
42.6
17 (40%)
F–63%—M-37%
2.7 yrs
2016–17 25 2015–16 25
The SLSA executive team is made up of four members (CEO and three general managers). The gender balance of the executive team is 50 per cent male and 50 per cent female.
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O R G A N I S AT I O N A L C H A R T S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
Chief Executive Officer
EA to CEO
GM Capacity and Capability
GM Corporate Services
Portfolio Admin Coordinator
Coastal Risk and Safety Manager
Learning & Development Manager
Sport Manager
Lifesaving Operations Manager
Learning & Development Coordinator
Event Manager
Public Safety Project Coordinator
Learning & Development Coordinator
Venue Manager
Research Coordinator
Sport Development Coordinator
National Events Officer
Lifesaving Officer
National Participation Manager
Pathways Coordinator
Finance Manager
ICT Manager
Assistant Accountant
ICT Team Leader
Accounts/ Shop Admin
Senior Support Officer
Webstore Assistant
Senior Support Officer
Support Officer
National Events Officer
Senior Systems Analysts
System Administrator
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People and Culture Manager
GM Business Development and Communications
Head of Foundation
Media & Public Relations Manager
Marketing & Communications Manager
Fundraising Strategy Manager
Partnerships Manager
Marketing Executive
Corporate Service Manager
Partnerships Executive (TBA)
Digital Communications Executive
SLS Foundation Sep Org Chart
National Licensing Manager P/T
Senior Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer P/T
Executive Management
Senior Management
Management
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Operational
Matrix Reporting
T H E S U R F L I F E S A V I N G F O U N D AT I O N S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
PH I L A N T H R O PI C AC T I V I T I E S In the 2016/17 financial year we were pleased to have recorded 24,461 Guardians of the Surf in our regular monthly giving program. We also had 18,083 active donors who gave a total of 25,651 single donations. We have seen an increase in the average gift across all national appeal campaigns in 2016/17 which has led to an increase in income for appeals both through renewing past support and acquiring new supporters. The number of our lead supporters (those who give a gift of $1,000 or greater) totalled 136 donors and their collective generosity exceeded $310,836. Regardless of donation channel or the dollar value, all of our donors are helping to fund vital programs and services that allow us to confidently plan ahead and invest in Surf Life Saving, helping to ensure that our volunteers can continue their vital community service now and into the future.
IN THE 2016/17 FINANCIAL YEAR WE WERE PLEASED TO HAVE RECORDED 24,461 GUARDIANS OF THE SURF IN OUR REGULAR MONTHLY GIVING PROGRAM. WE ALSO HAD 18,083 ACTIVE DONORS WHO GAVE A TOTAL OF 25,651 SINGLE DONATIONS.
BEQUESTS A Bequest to Surf Life Saving is an investment in the future, ensuring our beaches remain safe now and for generations to come. In the 2016/17 financial year we have seen increased activity within the Bequest Program to arrange more group interactions amongst bequestors. We have also introduced newsletters and surveys to create more leads. The total number of known ‘Circle of Friends’ program members nationally, is 514. Many of those who wish to leave a gift in their Will continue to target their gifts to specific areas of interest, be it equipment, training or priority projects. It is encouraging to see the increased level of engagement. The ‘10,000 Club’ program encourages SLS members to leave a minimum of either $10,000 or 10% of their estate
to their own Club. It was initiated as a way of focusing on Surf Life Saving Club members considering their own Club as a beneficiary in their will. This initiative has been promoted during the 2016/17 year and is slowly gaining momentum.
WO R K PL AC E G I V I N G Workplace Giving programs allow employees to make regular tax deductible donations to charities of their choice. Historically this has been managed predominantly through their employers’ payroll system directly but increasingly organisations and individuals are making use of third parties to manage this. Workplace Giving is a vital component of many corporate social responsibility and employee engagement programs. The number of companies actively participating in the Surf Life Saving
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Workplace Giving program in the financial year 2016/2017 was 45. This is a 29% increase in the number of companies participating in our Workplace Giving program from the previous year. Approximately half of these companies match their employees’ gifts. This doubles the impact made to our cause. The largest contributor to Surf Life Saving through Workplace Giving in 2016/2017 was Event Hospitality & Entertainment Limited (The Event Group), who’s employees donated 11.7% of total Workplace Giving contributions to Surf Life Saving. The Foundation continues to make use of this philanthropic program but will focus on the following for 2017/18: • Working with third party organisations to maximise reach and awareness of our cause in a more efficient manner
T H E S U R F L I F E S A V I N G F O U N D AT I O N S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
• Increasing employee participation and engagement with our existing Workplace Giving companies through regular communications, updates and appeals • Collaborating to deliver further value to Surf Life Saving’s national and state partners through complementing our partnerships with Workplace Giving. • Increasing awareness of the corporate social responsibility and employee engagement benefits of Workplace Giving and Surf Life Saving to generate support from new companies
THE SURF LIFE SAVING RESCUE FUND IS A CHARITABLE INVESTMENT SCHEME OPERATED BY THE SURF LIFE SAVING FOUNDATION. THE FUND CAN ACCEPT INVESTMENTS ONLY ON BEHALF OF SLS ENTITIES THAT ARE MEMBERS OF, OR AFFILIATED WITH, SURF LIFE SAVING AUSTRALIA.
CO M M E R C I A L AC T I V I T I E S S U R F L I FE S AV I N G LOT T ER I E S The Foundation operates one of Australia’s largest ‘House and Land’ lottery programs. It comprises six house lotteries, a loyalty program, the Champions Club (which awards daily prizes), and a number of smaller ‘limited lotteries’ for cash and Gold Bullion. The revenue gained from our lotteries program remained steady compared to the previous year. The Champions Club, which is our loyalty program, also continues to grow with more than 47,000 members actively participating. In 2016/17 our Christmas Lottery (Lottery 178) achieved significant interest and revenue with $200,000 Gold Bullion included as part of the first prize. This financial year saw a continued focus on the Champions Club program with targeted campaigns aimed at increasing the membership base whilst reducing our cost per lead. In addition, our retention program to retain our customers continues to build ongoing loyalty and we have recently undertaken qualitative and quantitative research with our members to better understand their needs, satisfaction and purchasing motivations. Digital also remains a key focus for growth as we continuously review our advertising partnerships and improve
the quality of our online content such as virtual tours, more winners’ stories and website enhancements. Our focus continues to be improving the overall customer experience with the objective to increase revenue and maintain our position as a competitive and attractive package in the lotteries market. For more information on our lottery visit our website at www.surflottery.com.au
GR ANT SEEKING UNIT The Grant Seeking Unit’s work with Clubs and the State entities has seen a number of outstanding results this year with records achieved for Surf Life Saving Queensland, Surf Life Saving New South Wales, Life Saving Victoria, Surf Life Saving Tasmania, Surf Life Saving Northern Territory and Surf Life Saving Western Australia. The GSU assisted Club and State entities to raise $5.3 million in grant funding with 372 grants lodged of which 86% represented assistance at a Club level. The support provided by the States and the NT to their Clubs through the GSU continues to be valued by the volunteers, as is evidenced by the wonderful results seen this year.
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S U R F LI F E S AV I N G RESCUE FUND The Surf Life Saving Rescue Fund (“Fund”) is a charitable investment scheme operated by The Surf Life Saving Foundation. The Fund can accept investments only on behalf of SLS entities that are members of, or affiliated with, Surf Life Saving Australia. The objective of the Fund is to maximise the net (after fees) earnings of the funds under management at an
H I G H LI G H T S 2016 –17 FINANCIAL YEAR
A TOTAL OF
$11.5M WAS RAISED AND DISTRIBUTED TO SLS ENTITIES, BEING:
$6.22 M RETURNING TO THE MOVEMENT THROUGH PHILANTHROPIC AND COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES
$5.3 M RAISED FOR STATE ENTITIES AND CLUBS THROUGH DIRECT FUNDING REQUESTS FOR SURF LIFE SAVING ENTITIES BY THE FOUNDATION GRANT SEEKING UNIT
acceptable level of risk that protects the capital value of the investments. The Fund has two components: • The Perpetuity component which includes funds held on trust by the Foundation in accordance with the terms of the Trust Deed of the Foundation Perpetuity Trust; and • The Withdrawable component which includes funds that have been directly invested by SLS entities. All of the monies in the Fund are pooled
within three investment options (shortterm, medium-term and long-term), all with their own distinct investment allocations. By pooling funds into these three investment options, the Fund is able to utilise large scale and specialised investment resources that would not otherwise be available to SLS entities to maximise their net investment returns. The costs of administering the Fund are borne by The Surf Life Saving Foundation; the Foundation does not
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charge or retain any fees from the Fund. An independent Investment Committee provides oversight and strategic advice on the effective investment of the Fund.
Melanie Thompson Head of SLSSLS Foundation
WESTPAC HELICOPTER NORTHERN REGION SLSA ANNUAL REPORT – NORTHERN HELICOPTERS
OV E RV I E W As reported last year, the delivery of aeromedical services in the Northern Rivers Region was to be assumed by a new operator commencing April 2017. Since the contract award was announced we have been working with the new service provider to ensure that when the new contract was activated in April 2017 that the new broader service would be there to answer the first mission call, and continue the proud tradition we have built since 1982. Our service
has now ceased providing aeromedical services with the majority of staff being transferred to the new operator and assets sold including both helicopters and the old base at Lismore.
FUNDING As in previous years all funds raised by the service were first applied to the operation of the service. Due to the new service provider commencing operations, we did not run a Christmas appeal but rather used the opportunity to
advise our loyal donors of the upcoming change to the new provider. Fundraising was therefore down on previous years although the Op Shops and bequests remained strong contributors to income, enabling expenses of the service to be met. The operation of the 7 Op shops located throughout our flight path area has been assumed by the new operator. We are proud of the 480 volunteers that are part of our history and story, and take this opportunity to thank them for their marvellous support over many years.
AIR OPERATIONS CONDUCTED 320 AEROMEDICAL/ SAR MISSIONS THROUGH THE YEAR, AND AS THE POINTY END OF THE SERVICE, THE SKILLS IN COMPLETING THESE MISSIONS SAFELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF PATIENTS IN THEIR MOST VULNERABLE SITUATION IS TESTIMONY TO OUR SERVICE MISSION.
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O PE R AT I O N S As noted above, operations ceased in April 2017. Due to the skills of our engineering team we were able to maintain operations through a period of heavy maintenance resulting from both aircraft being near the end of cycle. It is a credit to the team of Heath McDonald, Craig Hamilton, Greg Pratt and Pat Wright that this level of expertise was held in our organisation. Air Operations conducted 320 aeromedical/ SAR missions through the year, and as the pointy end of the service, the skills in completing these missions safely for the benefit of patients in their most vulnerable situation is testimony to our Service mission. It is a credit to all staff that against the backdrop of ceasing operations and a new provider commencing, they remained focused on the primary community goal for the organisation to continue to provide the high level of service to the community that made our organisation the most trusted charity in the region.
D E V E LO PM E N T S Following the new service provider commencing operations, the base at Lismore and both helicopters were sold to ensure the balance sheet is liquid to allow for agility in the deregistration of the company. Prior to year end the company moved towards distributing the funds in accordance with its constitution so that it could voluntarily deregister the company as soon as possible. Northern NSW Helicopter Rescue Service Limited (Northern NSW) (the new service provider) commenced proceedings in the Supreme Court of New South Wales seeking declarations that all the monies held by the company are subject to a trust and that it be appointed as trustee of those trust funds. Northern NSW has sought orders that the company not be allowed to distribute the funds in accordance with its
NRHRS SNAPSHOT 2015–16 2014–15
2015–16
2016–17**
Number of available helicopters
2
1.2*
2
Primary response—number of missions
201
223
149
Primary response—number of hours flown
242
301
167
Secondary response—number of missions
186
183
164
Secondary response—number of hours flown
313
301
270
Search and rescue—number of missions
16
16
7
Search and rescue—number of hours flown
31
25
18
Training—number of missions
144
110
69
Training—number of hours flown
166
134
71
Other—number of missions
62
77
46
Other—number of hours flown
35
36
35
Total—number of missions flown
609
609
435
Total—number of hours flown
787
796
561
* During 2015/16, we had one or the other aircraft offline for scheduled heavy maintenance for a collective period of more than 9 months * *10 months operation only, with the last mission being conducted on 25 April 2017
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WESTPAC HELICOPTER NORTHERN REGION SLSA ANNUAL REPORT – NORTHERN HELICOPTERS
constitution, until the proceedings have been determined. The company has provided an undertaking that only validly incurred debts and liabilities and expenses incurred in the course of business will be met, and that it will otherwise not distribute funds. The primary impact of this to date is that SLSA had communicated with Surf Life
Saving Clubs in the flight area that it was proposing a substantial distribution to those Clubs as per the constitution. Until the outcome of the Supreme Court matter is determined, the company is not able to complete any distribution in accordance with its constitution including any distribution to SLSA, and by extension any intended distribution by SLSA to clubs has also been impacted
N O R T H E R N R E G I O N B OA R D O F D I R E C TO R S DIRECTOR
COMPLETED YEARS OF SERVICE
MEETINGS
Warren Tozer OAM
23
Paul Muldoon
14
Chairman
5/10
Kevin Gosling
15
9/10
John Griffin
8
6/10
Peter George AM
3
8/8
Geoff King
5
9/10
Peter Fahey
5
10/10
Kris Beavis—General Manager (ex officio)
8
Company Secretary
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B OA R D O F D I R E C TO R S Northern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Ltd is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, drawing on substantial business experience across various industries. The skill of the Board is best demonstrated by the capacity to effectively transition the company from aeromedical services in April 2017. The Board of Northern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Ltd met through the year ended 30 June 2017 on 10 occasions, including Special General Meetings and at the Annual General Meeting.
10/10
10/10
Kris Beavis General Manager—Northern Service
C A S E S T U DY HIS TORY OF THE NORTHERN HELICOPTER SERVICE
In the late 1970s the need for a helicopter rescue service in the Northern Rivers area was identified following a number of incidents in dangerous surf conditions where it was deemed that a rescue helicopter would have been of great assistance to the rescue efforts. Funding was obviously going to be an issue and local Ballina lifesaver, Elton Cummings, worked hard at convincing anyone who would listen that supporting a local rescue helicopter would help save lives in the local area. The North Coast Local Authorities Credit Union agreed to donate $3000 which enabled an experienced pilot, John Wall, together with his helicopter to be hired, for a four week period. The Northern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service commenced in December 1982 at Ballina SLSC, as the fifth Surf Rescue service established in Australia, using a Hillier piston engine aircraft. This type of helicopter is similar to that used for medical evacuations in the hit TV series M*A*S*H*. Elton, together with other Ballina Lighthouse and Lismore Surf Club members, Paul Albertini, Craig Spencer, Gary Dardengo and Paul Pidcock went to Sydney to be trained as helicopter rescue crew members. In 1983 the service permanently relocated to Lismore with a leased Bell Jet Ranger helicopter, based at St Vincent’s Private Hospital. However, funding continued to be an issue and the local surf life saving club and the Far North Coast Branch were not in a position to underwrite any shortfall. It appeared that the service would have to cease operations. In 1984, to enable the service to continue, SLSA set up a new company, assumed full ownership of the service, and provided a replacement Bell Jet Ranger. In 1985 a major sponsorship was established with the Northern Co-op Meat Company and Casino Hide Traders. This partnership still exists today. In 1990 the base moved into its purposebuilt premises in Brunswick St, Lismore. The following year Westpac Banking Corporation become the major sponsor and the first Dauphin C1 helicopter was introduced to the service. The service was re-renamed the
Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter in line with all other helicopter services run by Surf Life Saving Australia. In 1996 the service expanded further with the introduction of a second Dauphin C1 helicopter and the service commenced 24 hours a day operation, 365 days a year. Critically, by having a back-up aircraft the service was able to provide exceptional level of rescue-ready availability for the community. In 2005 a Dauphin N2 was purchased to replace the first Dauphin C1 and during 2006 the service completed its 5,000th mission. A second Dauphin N2 was purchased in 2006 to replace the second Dauphin C1, allowing for commonality in operations and the capacity to rotate aircraft to ensure continued high levels of availability. 2007 saw the retirement of longstanding General Manager Perry Wells, who had been with the organisation since 1986, having started in the Service in a fundraising role before assuming the General Manager role in 1991. In 2008 the NSW Ambulance commenced a trial of station paramedics on base during daylight hours. The service commenced planning for a joint initiative with the Department of Health to establish an Australasian College of Emergency Medicine Residency at the Base and in 2009 the first doctor under Emergency Medicine residency commenced at the Base, elevating clinical responsiveness. Also in 2008 work commenced on installing Night Vision Imaging System technology, increasing service capability in primary response and search response during poor light conditions. The service continued its expansion of cockpit technologies with next generation radar systems, multi-function displays to match the evolving imaging technology. All pilots and crew were trained and endorsed in this aviation development. Both aircraft were ultimately fitted with these technologies, with the Chief Pilot at the time, Lynton Beggs noting it was the most substantial safety improvement in rotary wing aviation in a generation. In 2010, the Service introduced on-board cameras, drawing on technology used in Moto GP racing. This allowed the service
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to tell its story more effectively with local news services quickly engaging in using the footage obtained to report on the life-saving missions the service was performing. In July 2013, the NSW Government announced a Reform Plan in which NSW Health proposed to restructure helicopter contracts. The Northern Region service entered into a Deed of Commitment and Undertaking to assist the Hunter Region Service to tender for the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) in the Northern Region which proved to be successful. Mission number 7,500 was completed in February 2014 and on 30th August 2014 the board of SLSA resolved that the service be wound up following the expiration of the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service contract and the transfer of operations to the new entity. In September 2016, the Service completed its 8500th mission. To reflect on the accelerated mission demand on the Service; it took 23 years to fly its first 5,000 missions. In 2016 within 11 years of its 5,000 milestone it had flown 70% of that number again. At the time of completion, the Service had flown over 8,750 missions. During 2016 and into early 2017, a new base was built at Lismore Airport and a new larger helicopter, an AW139 was brought into service by a new operator. During this period, all pilots and engineers undertook advance training on the new AW139. It is a credit to these people in ensuring that the existing service maintained its impeccable operational safety record through this period. On 26 April 2017, the service flew its last mission and operations, including the majority of staff, were transferred to the new operator. Surf Life Saving Australia acknowledges the dedication, bravery and exceptional service of the pilots, crew, engineering and other staff of Northern Helicopters over the past 35 years. SLSA would also like to acknowledge the exceptional service of the Northern Board who are all volunteers, and in particular, Chair Warren Tozer OAM, who has given 24 years of service to the board and current General Manager Kris Beavis.
WESTPAC HELICOPTER SOUTHERN REGION S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
INTRODUCTION The past 12 months has seen continued expansion of our reach across the Southern Region. Demand for our service has increased, with more flights and hours in the air than preceding years.
O PE R AT I O N S In continuing our mission to be the leading search and rescue (SAR) helicopter service in NSW our helicopters have flown statewide with in response to requests for assistance from our tasking partners in the past 12 months. These partners include the NSW Police Force, Surf Life Saving NSW, NSW State Emergency Service, Fire and Rescue NSW, Australian Maritime Safety Authority and the Australian Federal Police. We also continue to support Surf Life Saving NSW by undertaking coastal surveillance patrols in the Sydney Basin and along the NSW south coast during the SLS season. In the past year we have evolved our aviation operations through the introduction of Remote Piloted Aircraft (drones) following certification by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
Our teams have completed a number of important multi-agency exercises and members of our management team sit on local, regional and state emergency management committees. We have a strong social media following and use this to advise media of rescue missions as and when they happen, as well a large audience who follow the activities that occur around our bases..
N E W O PE R AT I N G M O D E L The Board was directed by the parent company to transit to a new operating model in order to improve its financial viability. This has resulted in our aviation operations being outsourced to a commercial helicopter company. The change in the operations will commence early in the new financial year, with the new operator purchasing our helicopters and equipment and employing most of our operational staff.
FUNDING Our long-standing partnership with Westpac continues, with support for our community and corporate programs. Our Sydney Gala Dinner and South Coast
SRHRS SNAPSHOT 2016–17
Ball provide important revenue as does our Golf Day. Our crews enjoy their involvement with the Westpac Schools Program and our south coast helicopter was the feature of a national advertising program for Westpac. Our commercial training programs, delivered through our Registered Training Organisation (RTO) partnership with Risk, Response+Rescue was attended by 110 students across our attending nationally accredited courses. Cash Bingo (Housie) remains a strong and constant program and we thank our registered clubs across Sydney, Central Coast and South Coast for their ongoing support. We appreciate and acknowledge the support we receive from our corporate partners including Westpac, Club Liverpool, Randwick Council and Thales. We extend our gratitude to the NSW State Government for their continued support this year through the Ministry for Police and Emergency Services. At the time of writing, the Government has confirmed their intention to continue funding and enter into a new Service Agreement with us.
B OA R D O F D I R E C TO R S 2016–17
Number of available helicopters
2
Coastal surveillance flights—number of missions
25
Coastal surveillance flights—number of hours flown
25
Search and rescue—number of missions
241
Search and rescue—number of hours flown
270
Training—number of missions
101
Training—number of hours flown
94
Other—number of missions
41
Other—number of hours flown
44
Maintenance—number of missions
32
Maintenance—number of hours flown
33
Total—number of missions flown
415
Total—number of hours flown
442
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With the transition to a new operating model, the Board has been particularly active this reporting period. I especially recognise the efforts of our Chairman, Dave Owens APM, who has been very active as a member of the Helicopter Oversight Group that was formed to move the company to a new operating model, ensuring that the best interests of the company were being recognised. The Board met formally on six occasions during the year.
S TA F F Finally, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all our wonderful staff. The past 12 months have been
DURING THE EAST COAST LOW SUPERSTORM IN APRIL 2016, OUR TEAMS WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE NSW STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE, COMPLETING 13 RESCUES OVER A 36-HOUR PERIOD. AT ONE STAGE, SIX SEPARATE RESCUES WERE UNDERTAKEN IN A 90-MINUTE PERIOD.
challenging with the transition to a new operating model, and management working hard to make best efforts to ensure security for them within the new
operations. Despite this, the team have continued to rally together. This is, therefore, the last report where our operations team will be employed by
S O U T H E R N R E G I O N B OA R D O F D I R E C TO R S DIRECTOR
DIRECTORSHIP
David Owens APM
Chairman
Peter George AM
Member’s representative
5/5
Gordon Lang
Director
6/6
Daniel Dwyer
Director
6/6
Jim Henry
NSW Government representative (from 19 November 2015)
3/6
David Donohue APM
Director
4/6
Guy Ford
Director
5/6
Stephen Leahy JP
Company Secretary, Chief Executive Officer
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us, so I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge that this company, SLSA, and the community owe a great deal to these wonderful people who are freely prepared to risk their own lives in order to save others. To all my team, thank you!
MEETINGS 6/6
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Stephen Leahy JP Chief Executive Officer Company Secretary
GOVERNANCE & OVERSIGHT SECTION 03
GOVERNANCE & OVERSIGHT GOVERNANCE & OVERSIGHT
OV E RV I E W Since 1907, when a small number of Sydney Surf Life Saving (SLS) clubs formed the organisation now known as Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA), we have evolved into a highly federated and geographically disperse organisation, made up of 491 entities/ groups including 311 separately incorporated Surf Life Saving Clubs, 17 regional branches (in NSW and Queensland), 83 support operations (regional rescue and response teams), 69 paid lifeguard services and seven State and Territory centres. These various separate entities are not subsidiaries of SLSA and have a variety of legal and reporting structures; therefore, their financial results are not consolidated here. We are the peak policy and decision-making body for the SLS movement. Under our constitution, our members are: • State Centres, represented by their appointed directors have the right to be present, debate and vote at our general meetings. • Affiliated Clubs, which shall be represented by an individual nominated from time to time in writing by the club to the relevant State Centre. The nominee shall have the right to be present and to debate on behalf of the Affiliated Club at General Meetings, but shall have no voting rights. • Life Members of SLSA, have the right to be present and to debate at our general meetings, but with no voting rights. • All individual members of affiliated SLSCs, who have the right to be present at general meetings, but with no voting or debating rights. Each year, prior to the commencement of the season, individual members sign an application for joint membership of SLSA, their State Centre and their club. Where the members are less than 18 years of age, the membership form is signed by a parent or legal guardian. This detailed membership form meets a number of legal requirements, including indemnification of SLSA in the event of any claim arising from a surf lifesaving activity, as well as outlining a member’s individual liability in the unlikely event of a windup of SLSA. SLSA also operates two subsidiary companies to provide helicopter rescue services in NSW. Other helicopter rescue services operate in Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia through their respective State Centres. The Surf Life Saving Foundation (SLSF) which is also a wholly owned subsidiary, undertakes a national fundraising role on behalf of the movement.
PAT R O N S O F S U R F LI F E S AV I N G AU S T R A LI A C H I EF PAT RO N S His Royal Highness Prince Philip KG KT OM GBE AC QSO PC Duke of Edinburgh His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia
PAT RO N S His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) Governor of New South Wales His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC Governor of Queensland His Excellency the Honourable Hien Van Le AO Governor of South Australia Her Excellency the Honourable Kerry Sanderson AC Governor of Western Australia Her Excellency the Honourable Kate Warner AC Governor of Tasmania His Honour the Honourable John Hardy OAM Administrator of the Northern Territory
V I C E PAT RO N The Honourable Malcolm Turnbull MP Prime Minister of Australia
L I FE G OV ER N O R Alan Whelpton AO Sir Adrian Curlewis CVO CBE* * Denotes deceased
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OV E RV I E W
SURF LIFE SAVING AUSTRALIA ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As one of the largest volunteer organisations in Australia, we depend on the contribution of our volunteer members for everything from patrolling beaches, to providing input for the strategic direction for the organisation. Board and Committee members freely give up their time for the benefit of Surf Life Saving.
THE KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF SLSA ARE:
S U R F LI F E S AV I N G AU S T R A LI A B OA R D The peak policy and decision body for Surf Life Saving in Australia (SLSA), made up of the President of SLSA, seven Appointed Directors from each state and the Northern Territory, four Independent Directors and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SLSA. The Board delegates the management of SLSA to the CEO who seeks support and advice from the Executive Management Group (EMG).
NAME
POSITION
Graham Ford AM
President (Chair)
John Baker ESM
Deputy President SLSA SLSSA
Melissa King
Chief Executive Officer
Ralph Devlin AM QC
SLSQ Appointed Director (until July 2016)
Mark Fife OAM
SLSQ Appointed Director (from July 2016)
David Murray
SLSNSW
Grant Barnett
SLSNT
Stephen Godfrey
SLST
Tom Mollenkopf
LSV
Craig SmithGander
SLSWA
Lyn Barratt
Independent Director
Melanie Evans
Independent Director
Christine Hopton OAM
Independent Director
Martin Walsh
Independent Director
a. Responsible for the global relationship with ILS. Co-ordination of activities in the Asia Pacific region. Tracking international activities undertaken by SLS movement. b. Responsible for relations with allied agencies (AUSTSWIM, RLSSA, Swimming Australia, Australian Coastal Alliance etc.) and other peak organisations (e.g. Australian Water Safety Council, National SeaChange Taskforce etc.). c. Responsible for the relationship, management and delivery of all representation to Federal government. d. Responsible for the facilitation, coordination and delivery of agreed national administrative programs in insurance. e. Responsible for the facilitation, coordination and delivery of agreed national administrative programs in Information Technology and Communications (ITC). f. Responsible for the facilitation, coordination and delivery of agreed national administrative framework in disciplinary and grievance. g. Responsible for coordinating the development of a safety framework and guidelines to ensure the protection and benefit of our members. h. Responsible for the facilitation, coordination and development of a national lifesaving, sport and education/leadership development framework and facilitation of national Committees. i. Responsible for the coordination of the development of member training and education through curriculum and resource development with and through the State Centres j. Responsible for all national sporting events and delivery of the national high performance programs with and through the states k. Responsible for co-ordinating relevant research to foster innovation and achieve our vision. l. Responsible for developing the national member development programs (such as leadership, recognition and history) and aligning with the states through the creation of national resources to support these programs. m. Responsible for SLSA brand protection, reputation and development. n. Responsible for the management and delivery of national marketing, sponsorship and business development programs o. Responsible for the management and delivery of national fund raising in accordance with agreed national and state business outcomes. p. Facilitate communication between states
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GRAHAM FORD AM SLSA PRESIDENT ELECTED DIRECTOR Graham was elected as President of SLSA in 2010. He brings a wealth of surf lifesaving knowledge, coupled with a strong business background. Graham is a Life Member and Patron of Bronte SLSC and President of the International Life Saving Federation and he has held many senior roles at club, branch and national levels. In 2016, Graham was made a Member of the Order of Australia for his services to Surf Life Saving. Graham is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
MARK FIFE OAM SLSQ PRESIDENT APPOINTED DIRECTOR Mark is a Life Member of Surf Life Saving Australia, a member of SLSA’s Hall of Fame and has been named as the Australian Surf Lifesaver of the Year in 1997 and the Australian Volunteer of the Year in 2007. Mark is also a Life Member of the Broadbeach Surf Life Saving Club, the South Coast Surf Life Saving Branch, and Surf Life Saving Queensland. In 2013, he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia. Mark was appointed as a director of SLSA in August 2016.
MELISSA KING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
DAVID MURRAY SLSNSW PRESIDENT APPOINTED DIRECTOR
Melissa was appointed as Chief Executive in July 2015. Prior to this Melissa was GM Communications and Business Development at SLSA and an integral part of the change management program. Prior to Surf her experience spanned Corporate Affairs, Partnerships, Business Development and Marketing for Sydney Opera House, Prime Minister and Cabinet, Governance Institute and Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation.
David was elected as SLSNSW President in May 2016. He is a Life Member of Curl Curl SLSC and has held a number of roles with Surf Life Saving over the years. David has extensive business experience from having owned his own business for 35 years, coupled with consulting for Australian Private Boards and a Director of TNS Distribution.
GRANT BARNETT SLSNT PRESIDENT APPOINTED DIRECTOR
JOHN BAKER SLSSA PRESIDENT APPOINTED DIRECTOR
Grant has been active in the Surf Life Saving community for the past 14 years. He has held various positions including President of the North Queensland Branch After relocating to the Northern Territory for work Grant was appointed to the Surf Life Saving NT Board in 2013 and has since been elected the President of SLSNT.
John, a Company Director, has been President of Surf Life Saving SA since June 2011, and was appointed as a Director on the SLSA Board in January 2012. John has been a member of Brighton SLSC in SA since 1977. He is a former State Director of Lifesaving and is a current crewman with the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter.
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CRAIG SMITH-GANDER SLSWA PRESIDENT APPOINTED DIRECTOR
STEPHEN GODFREY SLST PRESIDENT APPOINTED DIRECTOR
TOM MOLLENKOPF LSV PRESIDENT APPOINTED DIRECTOR
Craig has been in surf lifesaving all his life having had experience as a boat rower and sweep at North Cottesloe, where he is a former Captain and President and is a life member. As President of SLSWA since 2014, he has held state and national roles in surf sports. Craig has extensive business and commercial experience, is a company director and business owner.
Stephen has worked extensively in the area of public administration and is currently the Manager, Strategic Relations at PSMA Australia Ltd, he has been President of Surf Life Saving Tasmania since September 2011, and was appointed as a Director on the SLSA Board in October 2011. Stephen has been involved with Surf Life Saving since 1967 and is a Life Member of Carlton Park SLSC and SLST.
Tom is Chief Executive Officer of the Peter Cullen Trust and holds a series of Board roles, including with the International Water Association, Dandenong Market and Wyong Water in addition to being President of Life Saving Victoria. He was the CEO of the Australian Water Association from 2007 until 2013. He is qualified B.Juris, LL.B, MBA, FAICD and FGIA. Tom is a Life Member of Point Leo SLSC.
MELANIE EVANS INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
CHRISTINE HOPTON INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
Melanie Evans, is currently Head of Retail Banking for ING Direct Australia. Previously she was at the Westpac Group where she had worked for over 14 years. Having grown up in the surf club, Melanie has kept abreast of our organisation over many years and brings with her expertise and experience of Board and Committee corporate governance, financial management, risk management, strategic planning and compliance.
Christine has an extensive media background having worked in the newspaper and television industries, public relations, marketing and communications for more than 30 years. Christine has been involved in Surf Life Saving for over 15 years, joining as a Nipper parent and holding positions on the Avalon Beach SLSC junior committee before gaining her Bronze Medallion in 2000. Christine a former President of Avalon Beach SLSC.
LYN BARRATT INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR Lyn has worked extensively in Occupational Health & Safety and Risk Management for over 20 years in Tasmania, Victoria and NSW. Lyn currently is the Health Safety & Environment Manager for Parks Victoria. She previously was the National Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Manager for an international dredging company specialising in the marine environment. Lyn has been involved in Surf Life Saving since 1985 as co-founder of the Port Sorell SLSC in Tasmania where she filled several roles over 12 years.
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MARTIN WALSH INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR Martin Walsh is a member of Lorne SLSC and Life Member of Life Saving Victoria. Professionally, Martin is a Non-Executive Director and Consultant. Previously a Partner of Deloitte and Ernst & Young, he is a current Director of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. He is also the current Chairman of the national Surf Life Saving Foundation and a previous Director of LSV.
RALPH DEVLIN AM QC OUTGOING DIRECTOR – SLSA DEPUTY PRESIDENT, SLSQ PRESIDENT APPOINTED DIRECTOR Ralph, Queens Counsel, was President of Surf Life Saving QLD from July 2011 to July 2016. Prior to this time, Ralph held the role of SLSQ Deputy President, and was appointed as a Director on the SLSA Board on 20 December 2010 and retired in August 2016. Ralph is a Life Member of SLSA.
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GOVERNANCE S TRUC TURE OF SL S IN AUS TR ALIA GOVERNANCE & OVERSIGHT
SLS Organisational Structure
SLS Governance Structure
16 8, 82 3 M E M B E R S National Body Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) Surf Life Saving Australia Subsidiaries
Executive Management Group SLSA Board
Northern Region Helicopter Rescue Service
Southern Region Helicopter Rescue Service
The Surf Life Saving Foundation
Surf Sports Australia
Life Saving Victoria (LSV)
Surf Life Saving Western Australia (SLSWA)
Surf Life Saving South Australia (SLSSA)
Surf Life Saving Tasmania (SLST)
Surf Life Saving Northern Territory (SLSNT)
58 Clubs
57 Clubs
29 Clubs
21 Clubs
14 Clubs
3 Clubs
28 Support Ops
9 Support Ops
20 Support Ops
11 Support Ops
5 Support Ops
9 Support Ops
1 Support Op
20 ALS
20 ALS
14 ALS
9 ALS
2 ALS
1 ALS
2 ALS
Surf Life Saving New South Wales (SLSNSW)
Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ)
11 Regional Branches
6 Regional Branches
129 Clubs
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SL SA BOARD GOVERNANCE CHARTER GOVERNANCE & OVERSIGHT
The SLSA Board has adopted a Governance Charter. Key aspects of the charter are detailed below.
T H E R O LE O F T H E B OA R D A N D CO M M I T T E E S As one of Australia’s largest volunteer movements, our Board and Committee structure is critical to ensuring volunteer representation in key decisions. The various committees outlined in section three of this report are advisory only, however they can be empowered by the Board and meet as required. Their recommendations are considered by either the CEO, the Executive Management Group, or in some instances the Board. The Board, through the CEO, has ultimate supervision of the committees.
B OA R D CO M P O S I T I O N
ACCO U N TA B I LI T Y
The Board comprises seven State Centre Appointed Directors, one from each State and the Northern Territory, (the ‘voting members’ of SLSA) who represent our broader membership; the President (Chairman), who is also elected by the Appointed Directors, and the CEO (non-voting). Up to four additional Independent Directors may also be appointed to the Board. The current Board has four appointed Independent Directors.
The Board is accountable to the members of SLSA. The Constitution lists the following categories of membership: • State Centres – debating and voting rights at SLSA general meetings. • Affiliated Clubs – debating but not voting rights at SLSA general meetings • Life Members – debating but not voting rights at SLSA general meetings. • All members of affiliated clubs – can be present, but no debating or voting rights at SLSA general meetings. The individual membership category is divided into various other sub-categories set out in the regulations.
B OA R D M E E T I N G S A N D ACC E S S TO M A N AG E M E N T The Board meets at least five times each year. The Appointed Directors are supported by their respective State or Territory CEOs.
T H E R O LE O F T H E D I R E C TO R S A N D M A N AG E M E N T
M A N AG E M E N T O F S IGNIFIC ANT BUS INE SS RIS K S
The day-to-day business of SLSA is managed by the CEO, under the direction of the Board. The Board may exercise all the powers of the company, except any power the Corporations Act or the constitution requires the company to exercise in a general meeting of members. The Board is responsible for the appointment of a CEO to manage and administer the organisation. The CEO is ultimately accountable to the Board however, the CEO is accountable to the President (as Chairman of the Board) on a day-to-day basis.
2016/17 has seen further refinement to our risk management processes with the introduction of a formal risk appetite continuum. The Board regularly considers the Risk Management Reporting and top ten risks and their mitigation strategies.
CO D E O F CO N D U C T The code of conduct for Directors, setting out expectations and limitations is contained within the SLSA Board Governance Charter.
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I N D E PE N D E N C E At the commencement of each Board meeting, the Chair asks for Directors to declare conflicts of interest in any agenda items. Under the Board’s structure, seven Directors are appointed by their respective State Centre. The Chair ensures that all State Appointed Directors fulfil their fiduciary duties to SLSA.
E T H I C A L S TA N DA R DS The Board acknowledges the need for, and continued maintenance of, the highest standards of corporate governance practice, ethical conduct by all Board members and open and transparent processes. Declaring any conflict of interest and/or pecuniary interest in agenda items of Board meetings ensures that, where appropriate, Directors leave the meeting until discussion on the matter is concluded.
CO M PLI A N C E I S S U E S
CO M PE N S AT I O N
SLSA is a company limited by guarantee under the Corporations Act 2001 (Commonwealth). SLSA is also a registered charitable institution under the NSW Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 (NSW). The advisors noted earlier, Legal Counsel Ian Fullagar, BDO and JLT also ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulation.
Directors receive no compensation for their services. Travel and accommodation costs associated with meetings are met by SLSA.
O B TA I N I N G I N D E PE N D E N T A DV I C E The Board is assisted in aspects of its operations with external advice. Ian Fullagar was appointed to provide legal services at the Annual General Meeting in October 2016 for a period of 12 months. Our auditors, BDO conduct an annual internal audit, giving the Board independent assurance and advice on financial management matters. Jardine Lloyd Thompson Australia Pty Ltd (JLT) also provides insurance advice and services. Throughout the year, SLSA also sought advice from a range of other external consultants including, Deloitte and WattsNext who conducted reviews of IT and HR policies respectively.
TR AINING At times, presentations by outside experts on strategic matters are made to the Board. Directors have also been given the opportunity to attend workshops and other conferences relating to corporate governance at SLSA’s expense.
S U B S I D I A RY E N T I T I E S As noted elsewhere, SLSA wholly owns a number of subsidiary bodies. The Surf Life Saving Foundation (SLSF) raises funds nationally and in each State for SLSA. Southern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Services P/L and Northern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Services P/L (up to April 2017) provide helicopter rescue services in NSW. Surf Sports Australia P/L is another subsidiary of SLSA, primarily concerned with professional sports events. The financial results of these four subsidiaries are included in SLSA’s accounts.
F I D U C I A RY D U T I E S Monthly financial statements for SLSA and subsidiary companies are provided to the Finance Audit and Compliance Committee. These monthly
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statements together with monthly accounts are submitted to Directors for endorsement at the subsequent Board Meeting. All financial accounts and reports are overseen by the Finance, Audit & Compliance Committee and, on their recommendation, adopted or otherwise by the Board throughout the year. The Finance Audit and Compliance Committee also oversees risk management, compliance and governance including HR policies. The Board has also established an ICT Governance Group that oversees ICT governance.
PAT HWAYS TO B OA R D A N D CO M M I T T E E M E M B E R S H I P As one of the largest volunteer organisations in Australia, we are dependent on the contribution of our volunteer members for everything from patrolling beaches, to providing the overall management and operational delivery of frontline services and activities. Broadly speaking a person can become a member of the Board or a committee by being appointed by either SLSA or by a state centre. The skills base required for these positions is set out in the SLSA Board Governance Charter and also in the SLSA Regulations.
BOARDS & COMMIT TEES GOVERNANCE & OVERSIGHT
1. E X E C U T I V E M A N AG E M E N T G RO U P
FI N A N C E, AU D I T & CO M PL I A N C E CO M M I T T EE
Management authority by the SLSA Board and is made up of the SLSA CEO, State CEO’s, SLSA General Managers and SLSA’s Legal Advisor.
Assists the SLSA Board in oversight of the reliability and integrity of accounting policies, financial reporting and disclosure practices. FINANCE, AUDIT & COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE (FACC)
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT GROUP
NAME
POSITION
NAME
POSITION
Michael Martin AM
Chair
Melissa King
SLSA CEO (Chair)
Melissa King
CEO, SLSA
John Brennan OAM
CEO, SLSQ
Neil Morarty OAM
Adam Weir
Acting CEO, SLSNSW
Melanie Evans
Dr. Nigel Taylor ESM
CEO, LSV
Stephen Bennett
Tony van den Enden
GM, SLST
Lyn Barratt
Clare Harris
CEO, SLSSA
James O'Toole
CEO, SLSWA
Samantha Farrow
CEO, SLSNT
Ian Fullagar
Legal Adviser
Peter George AM
GM Corporate Services
Greg Meagher
GM Capacity & Capability
Fiona Crockett
GM Communications & Business Development
N O M I N AT I O N S CO M M I T T EE Proposes any and all candidates for election and appointment to the SLSA Board and is responsible for the appointment of the Board Appointed Chairs of SLSA’s Advisory Committees. NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE NAME
POSITION
Graham Ford AM
President, SLSA
Christine Hopton OAM Sarina Bratton
2 . G OV E R N A N C E CO M M I T T E E S A PP O I N T M EN T S & R EM U N ER AT I O N CO M M I T T EE Recommends the appointment of the CEO to the SLSA Board, reviews and reports proposed remuneration packages for the CEO and senior executives to the SLSA Board, and ensures adequate human resource levels within the organisation.
3. LE A R N I N G A N D D E V E LO PM E N T M A N AG E M E N T CO M M I T T E E Coordinates the operations of the Australian Lifesaving Academy and discusses issues relating to education.
APPOINTMENTS AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
NAME
POSITION
NAME
POSITION
Graham Ford AM
President, SLSA
Dr Dean Dudley
Chair of Learning and Development (Chair)
Michael Martin AM
Director
Pamela Simon
Learning and Development Manager, SLSA
Des Kerr
QLD
Dan Gaffney
NSW
Dean Hemburrow/Kate McLachlen
VIC
Leanne Johanessen
TAS
Lee Pattison
SA
Sara Ronald/David Gallagher
WA
Sam Edwards
NT
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4 . LE A R N I N G A N D D E V E LO PM E N T A DV I S O RY CO M M I T T E E
6 . LI F E S AV I N G M E M B E R A DV I S O RY CO M M I T T E E
To represent the views of SLS members nationally on matters relating to education and development.
Responsible for the development and implementation of the strategic lifesaving business of SLSA.
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
LIFESAVING MEMBER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
NAME
POSITION
NAME
POSITION
Dr Dean Dudley
Chair of Learning and Development (Chair)
Chris Jacobson
Chair of Lifesaving
Pamela Simon
Learning and Development Manager, SLSA
Clint Swanton
QLD
QLD (Youth Adviser)
John Restuccia/Stuart Harvey
NSW
Brianna Heaney Sandy Menzies
NSW
Darren McLeod
VIC
Susan Neil
NSW
Julian Hickey
TAS
Kevin Richardson
SA
Neil Bissett
SA
Nancy Jospeh
VIC
Mark Hills
WA
David Rylance
VIC
Adam Traugott
NT
Digby Wilson
WA
Amy Teal
Independent
Daryl Moss
Volunteer of the Year
David Reid
Independent
Kane Hughes
Lifesaver of the Year
LIFESAVING ADVISORS
5. LI F E S AV I N G M A N AG E M E N T CO M M I T T E E The LMC is responsible for the implementation and continual improvement of lifesaving plans, programs and activities. LIFESAVING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE NAME
POSITION
Shane Daw ESM
Coastal Risk and Safety Manager, SLSA (Chair)
David Butt/Murray Copas
Lifesaving Operations Manager, SLSA
Peta Lawlor
QLD
Andy Kent
NSW
Greg Scott
VIC
Boyd Griggs
TAS
Andrew Bedford
SA
Matt du Plessis
WA
Trevor Radburn
NT
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Richard Budd
Powercraft Adviser
Dr. Natalie Hood
Medical Adviser
Adam Weir
Risk Adviser
Chris Stevens
Communications Adviser
Greg Cahill
Lifeguard Adviser
BOARDS & COMMIT TEES GOVERNANCE & OVERSIGHT
7. S P O R T D I R E C TO R S A N D M A N AG E M E N T CO M M I T T E E
8 . S PE C I A L PU R P O S E CO M M I T T E E S
Responsible for the development and implementation of the strategic lifesaving business of SLSA.
AU S T R A L I A N L I FEG UA R D S ERV I C E M A N AG EM EN T CO M M I T T EE
SPORT DIRECTORS AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Responsible for standardising the delivery of lifeguarding services around Australia and discussing issues surrounding lifeguarding.
NAME
POSITION
Andrew Buhk
Chair of Sport
AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARD SERVICE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Shane Knight
Sport Manager, SLSA
NAME
POSITION
Charles Melloy
QLD
Greg Cahill
Lifeguard Adviser ( Chair)
Stuart Hogben
QLD
David Butt/Murray Copas
Lifesaving Operations Manager, SLSA
Don van Keimpema
NSW
Brent Manieri
NSW
Rob Pigeon
NSW
Greg Scott
VIC
Rachel Rylance
VIC
Boyd Griggs
TAS
VIC
Andrew Bedford
SA
Julie Kay
TAS
Matt du Plessis
WA
Leanne Johanessen
TAS
Trevor Radburn
NT
Michael Schetter
SA
Stephen Carrick
WA
Chris Inglis
WA
Samantha Farrow
NT
Luke Gavin
SPORT ADVISORS Greg Allum OAM
Technical Adviser
Wayne Druery
Event Adviser
Paul Kenny
Officiating Adviser
Kurt Wilson
Coaching Adviser
Kristy Ellis
Sport Integrity Adviser
Bert Hunt
Surf Boat Adviser
Danny Short Chris Gately
H A L L O F FA M E CO M M I T T EE The Panel meets to discuss SLSA Hall of Fame nominations, and makes recommendations to the SLSA Board about inductions to the Hall of Fame. HALL OF FAME COMMITTEE NAME
POSITION
Graham Ford AM
Chair
Mikyla Cleal
Portfolio Administration Coordinator, SLSA
High Performance Adviser
Alan Whelpton AO
NSW
Selection Adviser
Warren Rennie AM
NSW
Rick Wright
NSW
Kristy Ellis
QLD
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H O N O U R S CO M M I T T EE Initiates nominations to the appropriate authorities on behalf of SLSA members considered eligible for civil, sporting, community and other awards. HONOURS COMMITTEE
M ER I TO R I O U S AWA R DS S EL EC T I O N S CO M M I T T EE Selects individuals, lifesavers, and/or groups for Meritorious Awards. Selects individual lifesavers and/or groups for the Lifesaver of the Year Award and other associate programs, awards and educational tours.
NAME
POSITION
Mark Fife OAM
Chair
MERITORIOUS AWARDS SELECTIONS COMMITTEE
Mikyla Cleal
Portfolio Administration Coordinator, SLSA
NAME
POSITION
Elaine Farmer
SA
Christopher Jacobson
Chair
Ken Bird OAM
QLD
Graham Ford AM
President SLSA
Richard Lytham
NSW
Bruce Hosking
SA
Mark Fife OAM
QLD
Kirsten Phillips
QLD
H I S TO RY CO M M I T T EE Advises, comments and submits recommendations on the collection, conservation, management and documentation of the history of surf lifesaving in Australia.
I C T G OV ER N A N C E G RO U P This Committee makes recommendations to the EMG on IT&T strategy, architecture, standards and policy with Surf Life Saving.
HISTORY COMMITTEE NAME
POSITION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
Stan Vesper
Chair
NAME
POSITION
Don Burchill OAM
QLD
Craig Smith-Gander
Chair
Prue Weber
VIC
Abby Tripathi
National IT Manager, SLSA (Chair)
Ken Knight BEM
TAS
Melissa King
CEO, SLSA
Geoff Moffatt
SA
Peter George AM
Tim Tucak
WA
General Manager Corporate Services, SLSA
Peter Orlovich
Honorary Archivist
John Brennan
QLD
Stephen Godfrey Tony van den Enden Roger Johnson Victoria Redwood
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BOARDS & COMMIT TEES GOVERNANCE & OVERSIGHT
S P O R T T EC H N I C A L A N D RU L E S CO M M I T T EE
AT H L E T E S EL EC T I O N PA N EL
Responsible for technical and editorial advice on rules and publications, and policy formation when directed.
Responsible for the selection of national teams in accordance with SLSA selection policy.
SPORT TECHNICAL AND RULES COMMITTEE
ATHLETE SELECTION PANEL
NAME
POSITION
NAME
POSITION
Greg Allum OAM
Chair
Shayne Baker
Chair
Allan Inwood
QLD
Jenny Parry
QLD
Steve Strange
NSW
Keith Caldwell
NSW
Paul Schott
NSW
Ric Mitchell
VIC
9. AUSTR ALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS COMMIT TEES S U R F B OAT CO M M I T T EE
CO M PE T I T I O N CO M M I T T EE
Responsible for overseeing the regulation, development and management of surf boat rowing in Australia.
COMPETITION COMMITTEE
SURF BOAT COMMITTEE NAME
POSITION
Bert Hunt
Chair
Don Cotterill
QLD
Mick Lang
NSW
Grant Wilkinson
NSW
Stephen Blewett
VIC
Rod Costa
VIC
Geoff Matthews
VIC
James McLauglan
WA
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NAME
POSITION
Mike Martin AM
Chair Competition Committee (Masters and Open Championships)
Rick Wright OAM
Chair Competition Committee (Youth Championships)
Shane Knight
Sports Manager / Chief Executive Officer Delegate
Andrew Buhk
Championship Referee (Masters and Open Championships)
Stephen Marley
Championship Referee (Youth Championships)
Stephen Leahy
Safety & Emergency Management Coordinator (Chair of S&E Committee) (Youth, Masters and Open Championships)
Michael Kearney
Host Club Representative (North Kirra)
Tony Henderson
Event Manager/Secretary
Greg Allum
Technical Adviser
Fran Hannan
Media Representative (observing role)
Paul Chivers
External Risk Consultant (observing role)
O RG A N I S I N G CO M M I T T EE
10. I N T E R N AT I O N A L LI F E S AV I N G (I L S) F E D E R AT I O N CO M M I T T E E
ORGANISING COMMITTEE NAME
POSITION
Shane Knight
Sports Manager (Chair)
Andrew Buhk
Championship Referee / Chair of Sport / Deputy Chair
Don Van Keimpema
Deputy Referee – Masters & Opens
Steve Marley
Championship Referee - Youth
Jenny Kenny
Deputy Referee ‐ Youth
Steve Leahy
Safety and Emergency Management Coordinator
John Brennan
Championships Advisor
Greg Allum
Technical Adviser
Michael Kearney
Host Club/ Venue Representative ‐ North Kirra
Tony Henderson
SLSA Event Manager
I L S B OA R D O F D I R EC TO R S The ILS Board of Directors oversees the business of ILS between the General Assemblies. Board of Director’s meetings are held on a regular basis at various places in the world. The ILS Committees cover areas across the board of international lifesaving including Rescue Commission, Business Commission, Sport Commission and Drowning Prevention and Public Education Commission. ILS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEES NAME
POSITION
Graham Ford AM
ILS World President
Norman Farmer ESM
President Asia Pacific and Regional Director ILS Board
David Thompson
Chair ILS Sport Commission
Ian Fullagar
Legal Adviser to ILS, ILS Sport Commission and Committees
Peter George AM
Chair ILS Rescue Commission and Committees
Ken Bird OAM
SLSA Venue Manager
Hayley McGreal
SLSA Event Officer
Paul Kenny
Officials Advisor
Wayne Druery
Events Advisor
Dr Natalie Hood MD
Medical Committee
Ross Wyeth
Gear & Equipment Coordinator
Pamela Simon
Chair Education Committee
Mel Flew
Powercraft Coordinator
Adam Weir
Chair ILS Rescue Operations Committee
Kristy Ellis
ILS Sport Committees
Rick Wright OAM
ILS Sport Committees
Greg Allum OAM
ILS Sport Committees
Shane Daw ESM
ILS Drowning Prevention Commission
SECTION 04 FINANCIAL REPORT
FINANCIAL REPORT
S U M M A R I S E D F I N A N C I A L R E P O R T F O R T H E Y E A R E N D E D 30 J U N E 2017 The summarised financial report is an extract from the full financial report for the year ended 30 June 2017. The financial statements and specific disclosures included in the summarised financial report have been derived from the 2017 financial report of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and its subsidiaries. The summarised financial report cannot be expected to provide as full an understanding of the financial performance, financial position and financing and investing activities of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and its subsidiaries as the full financial report. The full financial report and the auditor’s report will be sent to SLSA’s voting members on request, free of charge.
D I S C U S S I O N A N D A N A LYS I S O F T H E S U M M A RY F I N A N C I A L S TAT E M E N T S F O R T H E Y E A R E N D E D 30 J U N E 2017 1. S TAT EM EN T S O F PRO FI T O R LO S S A N D OT H ER CO M PR EH EN S I V E I N CO M E The 2017 consolidated surplus was $2,887,048 (2016: $2,204,253). This included a $2,494,745 surplus (2016: $156,244 deficit) in helicopter activities and a $1,185,384 surplus (2016: $2,084,873) from The Surf Life Saving Foundation (‘The Foundation’). Consolidated revenue for 2017 was $70,972,587 (2016: $72,944,242). Sponsorship decreased to $10,928,525 (2016: $12,154,177), Government Grants decreased slightly to $8,644,059 (2016: $9,011,187). The Foundation’s lottery and trade promotion activities contributed $24,596,279 (2016: $25,036,066) to group revenue. Consolidated expenditure decreased from the prior year at $68,085,539 (2016: $70,739,989). This is reflected in expenditure on Lifesaving development and education at $13,688,979 (2016: $13,973,051), while expenditure on competitions increased slightly to $5,030,584 (2016: $4,547,007). Overall expenditure for helicopter administration and operations decreased to $9,376,504 (2016: $12,197,015). Foundation commercial expenditure, which includes the cost of prizes for lotteries and trade promotions, decreased slightly to $18,520,349 (2016: $18,541,257).
2. S TAT EM EN T S O F FI N A N C I A L P O S I T I O N The net assets of the consolidated group have increased to $40,202,060 (2016: $37,315,012). The current ratio (current assets: current liabilities) of the group 3.87 (2016: 3.07) continues to be well above the international benchmark of one. Property, plant and equipment decreased by $10,927,899 to $6,105,657 while asset classified as held for sale and liabilities associated with assets classified as held for sale increased to $9,629,582 (2016: nil) and $257,328 (2016: nil) respectively. Cash increased to $30,039,186 (2016: $24,266,185) while the borrowings increased to $2,049,248 (2016: nil). Over the twelve-month period, total group assets increased by $7,180,565 while group liabilities increased by $4,293,517. The resulting increase in group equity was $2,887,048 representing the surplus for the year. The debt/equity ratio (total liabilities: total equity) of 0.40 (2016: 0.32) of the group continues to show a conservative approach to leveraging the business.
3. S TAT EM EN T S O F C A S H FLOW S For the consolidated group, cash increased by $5,773,001 (2016: $417,576 decrease). Net cash inflow from operating activities was $1,652,619 (2016: $1,606,411). Net cash inflow from investment activities was $4,120,382 (2016: $2,023,987 outflow) which comprised payments of $651,645 (2016: $2,185,694) for property, plant and equipment. This was offset by proceeds of $2,757,932 (2016: $161,707) from the sale of property, plant and equipment, refund of bonds paid of $14,095 (2016: nil) and proceeds of loans of $2,000,000 (2016: nil) from the Foundation Perpetuity Trust.
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STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME AS AT 30 JUNE 2017 NOTE
CONSOLIDATED ENTITY 2017 ($)
2016 ($)
PARENT ENTITY 2017 ($)
2016 ($)
Revenue
2
70,972,587
72,944,242
26,883,221
28,891,891
Expenses
3
(68,085,539)
(70,739,989)
(27,746,438)
(28,663,758)
2,887,048
2,204,253
(863,217)
228,133
Surplus before income tax expense Income tax expense Surplus after income tax expense for the year attributable to the members of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited
-
-
-
-
2,887,048
2,204,253
(863,217)
228,133
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax
-
-
-
-
Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to the members of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited
2,887,048
2,204,253
(863,217)
228,133
The above statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income are to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.
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FINANCIAL REPORT
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 NOTE CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other receivables
4
Inventories
CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
PARENT ENTITY
2016($)
2015($)
2016($)
2015($)
30,039,186
24,266,185
6,026,080
5,148,136
2,529,926
1,693,752
2,307,725
1,015,799
323,511
665,083
309,948
400,688
Property, plant and equipment
8
-
1,126,145
-
-
Other Assets
5
7,495,718
5,294,439
447,591
152,431
Assets classified as held for sale
6
Total current assets
9,629,582
-
5,014,582
-
50,017,923
33,045,604
14,105,926
6,717,054
-
-
3,300,882
3,300,882
NON CURRENT ASSETS Other financial assets
7
Trade and other receivables
4
246,240
236,240
2,049,248
-
Property, plant and equipment
6,105,657
15,907,411
1,634,337
6,813,248
Total non current assets
6,351,897
16,143,651
6,984,467
10,114,130
56,369,820
49,189,255
21,090,393
16,831,184
11,846,670
9,446,381
8,168,208
5,196,089
1,325,147
332,811
337,630
12,916,971
14,452,392
5,533,719
8,014,803
1,014,396
936,812
1,014,396
936,812
Total assets CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade and other payables
9
Employee benefits
10
812,973
Liabilities associated with assets classified as held for sale
6
257,328
Total current liabilities NON CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade and other payables
9
Employee benefits
10
187,145
165,903
83,660
55,366
Borrowings
11
2,049,248
-
2,049,248
-
Total non current liabilities
3,250,789
1,102,715
3,147,304
992,178
Total liabilities
16,167,760
11,874,243
11,648,323
6,525,897
NET ASSETS
40,202,060
37,315,012
9,442,070
10,305,287
37,101,282
34,214,234
6,341,292
7,204,509
EQUIT Y Retained earnings Other reserves
TOTAL EQUITY
15
3,100,778
3,100,778
3,100,778
3,100,778
40,202,060
37,315,012
9,442,070
10,305,287
The above statements of financial position are to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
PARENT ENTITY
RETAINED SPECIAL OTHER TOTAL RETAINED SPECIAL OTHER TOTAL SURPLUSES ($) FUNDS ($) RESERVES ($) EQUITY ($) SURPLUSES ($) FUNDS ($) RESERVES ($) EQUITY ($) Balance at 30 June 2015
32,009,981
-
3,100,778
35,110,759
6,976,376
-
3,100,778
10,077,154
2,204,253
-
-
2,204,253
228,133
-
-
228,133
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,204,253
-
-
2,204,253
228,133
-
-
228,133
Surplus after income tax expense for the year Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax
-
Total comprehensive income for the year
34,214,234
-
3,100,778
37,315,012
7,204,509
-
3,100,778
10,305,287
Surplus/(deficit) after income tax expense for the year
Balance at 30 June 2016
2,887,048
-
-
2,887,048
(863,217)
-
-
(863,217)
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total comprehensive income for the year
2,887,048
-
-
2,887,048
(863,217)
-
-
(863,217)
37,101,282
-
3,100,778
40,202,060
6,341,292
-
3,100,778
9,442,070
Balance at 30 June 2017
The above statements of changes in equity are to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 NOTE CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
PARENT ENTITY
2016 ($)
2015 ($)
2016 ($)
2015 ($)
Receipts from sponsors, donors and customers (inclusive of GST)
73,748,425
76,221,068
30,118,168
31,558,909
Payments to suppliers and employees (inclusive of GST)
(72,714,070)
(75,195,478)
(29,165,365)
(30,486,826)
618,264
580,821
53,904
106,366
1,652,619
1,606,411
1,006,707
1,178,449
Payments for property, plant and equipment
(651,645)
(2,185,694)
(144,380)
(1,618,496)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
2,757,932
161,707
15,617
14,095
-
-
-
Interest received Net cash from operating activities CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Refund of bonds paid
76,314
Loans advanced to related parties
11
-
-
(2,000,000)
-
Proceeds of loans from related parties
11
2,000,000
-
2,000,000
-
4,120,382
(2,023,987)
(128,763)
(1,542,182)
Net cash (used in) investing activities CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
5,773,001
(417,576)
877,944
(363,733)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year
24,266,185
24,683,761
5,148,136
5,511,869
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year
30,039,186
24,266,185
6,026,080
5,148,136
The above statements of cash flows are to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.
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FINANCIAL REPORT
N OT E S TO A N D F O R M I N G PA R T O F T H E S U M M A RY F I N A N C I A L S TAT E M E N T S F O R T H E Y E A R EN D ED 3 0 J U N E 2017 1. S U M M A RY O F S I G N I F I C A N T AC C O U N T I N G P O L I C I E S
The Summary Financial Statements have been prepared from the audited financial report for Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and the entities that it controlled during and at the end of the year ended 30 June 2017. The audited financial report for the year ended 30 June 2017 is available to Surf Life Saving Australia Limited’s voting members on request from Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and its subsidiaries. The financial statements are presented in Australian Dollars which is Surf Life Saving Australia Limited’s functional and presentation currency. The financial statements, specific disclosures and other information included in the summary financial statements are derived from and are consistent with the full financial statements of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and its subsidiaries. The summary financial statements cannot be expected to provide as detailed an understanding of the financial performance, financial position and financing and investing activities of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and its subsidiaries as the full financial report. The Summary Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standard AASB 1039: Concise Financial Reports and the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012. The accounting policies adopted have been consistently applied to all financial periods unless otherwise stated.
CONSOLIDATED ENTITY 2. REVENUE
PARENT ENTITY
2017 ($)
2016 ($)
2017 ($)
2016 ($)
Government grants
8,644,059
9,011,187
7,350,880
7,719,842
Sponsorship
10,928,525
12,154,177
9,875,070
10,883,983
Fundraising and donations
16,636,773
17,908,024
6,091,462
6,531,440
Commercial revenue
24,596,279
25,036,066
-
-
Contract revenue
3,773,504
4,135,971
-
-
Other revenue
1,696,974
1,563,658
1,398,564
1,335,899
518,246
582,030
53,904
106,366
1,201,468
1,342,545
1,205,339
1,355,727
142,856
251,950
-
-
Interest Sale of goods Hire of helicopter Royalty and trademark revenue
173,319
212,383
173,320
212,383
Competition entry fees
719,065
746,251
719,065
746,251
Net profit on disposal of property, plant and equipment
1,941,519
-
15,617
-
70,972,587
72,944,242
26,883,221
28,891,891
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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 CONSOLIDATED ENTITY 3. EXPENSES
PARENT ENTITY
2017 ($)
2016 ($)
2017 ($)
2016 ($)
Lifesaving development and education
13,688,979
13,973,051
15,120,119
15,265,420
Competitions costs
5,030,584
4,547,007
5,030,584
4,547,007
Administration of lifesaving and competitions
3,159,335
5,026,621
3,128,597
4,616,815
Cost of sales
1,028,267
1,070,966
1,029,334
1,080,932
Fundraising distribution to states
5,722,109
5,216,917
3,437,804
3,027,900
Philanthropic expense Expenses relating to commercial activities
7,316,879
5,700,880
-
-
18,520,349
18,541,257
-
-
Administration of Foundation activities
2,510,814
2,580,723
-
-
Helicopter administration and finance
1,941,729
1,689,432
-
-
Helicopter operations
7,434,775
10,507,583
-
-
Helicopter fundraising
1,677,063
1,757,570
-
-
Foreign exchange loss
54,656
404
-
-
Net loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment
-
127,578
-
125,684
68,085,539
70,739,989
27,746,438
28,663,758
2,058,337
1,161,674
1,398,086
462,370
4. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES CURRENT Trade receivables Other receivables
471,589
532,078
909,639
553,429
2,529,926
1,693,752
2,307,725
1,015,799
246,240
236,240
-
-
-
-
2,049,248
-
246,240
236,240
2,049,248
-
NON CURRENT Security deposit Loans to related parties (note 11)
5. OTHER ASSETS Prepayments Fundraising Prize Bank
642,201
432,862
447,591
152,431
6,853,517
4,861,577
-
-
7,495,718
5,294,439
447,591
152,431
The Fundraising Prize Bank consists of property purchases, and other prizes to be offered in future lotteries. Other costs, that are not associated with prizes, which relate to future lotteries, are expensed when incurred.
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FINANCIAL REPORT
N OT E S TO A N D F O R M I N G PA R T O F T H E S U M M A RY F I N A N C I A L S TAT E M E N T S F O R T H E Y E A R EN D ED 3 0 J U N E 2017 6. NON- CURRENT ASSETS CL ASSIFIED AS HELD FOR SALE AIRCRAFT AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
In March 2017, Southern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Limited (Southern) entered into an agreement with SAR Helicopters Australia Pty Limited (SAR), a subsidiary company of Nautilus Aviation Pty Limited, to carry out Southern’s aviation operations. This agreement came into effect from 1 August 2017. The operations remained unchanged to 30 June 2017, and the contract with SAR covers the same level of operational service as previously operated directly by Southern. SAR also entered into an agreement with the Group to purchase the Subsidiary’s aircraft and other operational assets for $4.6m. These were transferred from the Group to SAR on 1 August 2017, but as the sale contract was signed in March 2017, these assets are shown on the Statement of Financial Position at 30 June 2017 as held for sale. CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
Aircraft and Operational Equipment Spare parts at cost
2017 ($)
2016 ($)
4,519,139
-
95,861
-
4,615,000
-
Annual leave employee entitlements for aviation staff
144,316
-
Long service leave employee entitlements for aviation staff
68,853
-
LIABILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH ASSETS CLASSIFIED AS HELD FOR SALE
Sick leave
078
44,159
-
257,328
-
N OT E S TO A N D F O R M I N G PA R T O F T H E S U M M A RY F I N A N C I A L S TAT E M E N T S F O R T H E Y E A R EN D ED 3 0 J U N E 2017 6 . N O N - C U R R E N T A S S E T S C L A S S I F I E D A S H E L D F O R S A L E (C O N T I N U E D)
Under a separate deed of understanding between the Company and SAR, by 6 August 2017, SAR must ensure that offers of employment are made to transferring employees from the company’s aviation operation. These offers will be made on similar terms and condition for comparable positions in the aviation operations of SAR. Additionally, the prior service of all transferred employees of the company will be recognised, including leave benefits or any redundancy or termination benefits payable after completion and transfer of the employees. By the 6 August, the Company has agreed to pay the contractor amount equivalent to the aggregated value of the following employee entitlements: • Sick leave to the extent it is not accrued beyond 12 months; • Annual leave; and • Long service leave. The expected proceeds on the sale of aviation assets less the payment of employee entitlement obligations will amount to $4,342,672. OFFICE BUILDING
On 13 April 2017, the Group entered into an agreement with Formidable Pty Limited for the sale of the office building and property at Rosebery for consideration of $8,500,000. The Rosebery site was made available for sale after the SLSA Board opted to relocate the head office operations to Surf House Bondi. The relocation of the office was completed in August 2017 with the sale of the Rosebery property and building expected to settle in during October 2017. As at 30 June 2017, the carrying value of the property and building was as follows:
CONSOLIDATED AND PARENT ENTITY 2017 ($)
2016 ($)
Property and building carrying value
5,014,582
-
Expected consideration
8,500,000
-
Less: carrying value of property and building
(5,014,582)
-
Less: estimated costs to sell the asset held for sale
(380,000)
-
Estimated gain on sale of non-current asset
3,105,418
-
CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
Non-Current Assets Classified As Held For Sale LIabilities Associated With Assets Classified As Held For Sale
PARENT ENTITY
2017 ($)
2016 ($)
2017 ($)
2016 ($)
9,629,582
-
5,014,582
-
257,328
-
-
-
-
-
3,300,882
3,300,882
-
-
3,300,882
3,300,882
7. OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS Unlisted investments in subsidiaries at cost (note 13)
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In the prior year, of the total Property, Plant and Equipment for the consolidated entity, $15,907,240 was classified as non-current assets and $1,126,145 was classified as current assets. The current asset value represented the Property, Plant and Equipment belonging to Northern Region SLSA Rescue Helicopter Service disposed of in the current financial year. 9. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES CURRENT Trade payables
1,732,089
2,063,901
658,457
699,281
Other payables
3,024,889
1,818,322
1,914,741
1,263,450
Income in advance
6,098,047
4,613,903
4,603,365
2,283,103
Public liability claims pool (see below)
991,645
950,255
991,645
950,255
11,846,670
9,446,381
8,168,208
5,196,089
1,014,396
936,812
1,014,396
936,812
1,014,396
936,812
1,014,396
936,812
NON CURRENT Public liability claims pool (see below)
The public liability claims pool is administered by the parent entity on behalf of the parent entity and all its State Centres to manage part of the public liability risk for all of Surf Life Saving Australia’s entities covered by the parent entity’s public liability insurance. Current estimates by insurance broker (Jardine Lloyd Thompson) calculated a potential liability of $991,645 (2016: $950,255). This amount makes up the current liability portion shown above. 10. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CURRENT Employee benefits
812,973
1,325,147
332,811
337,630
187,145
165,903
83,660
55,366
1,000,118
1,491,050
416,471
392,996
2,049,248
-
2,049,248
-
NON CURRENT Employee benefits Aggregate employee benefits
11. BORROWINGS BORROWINGS (NON-CURRENT)
The borrowings relate to a loan of $2,000,000 which was drawn down by the Parent entity during the year from the Foundation Perpetuity Trust and immediately transferred to the Foundation. The outstanding balance includes interest payable to the Foundation Perpetuity Trust of $49,248. The principal sum and interest is due to be repaid by 30 June 2020 unless otherwise agreed between the parties.
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PUBLIC LIABILITY CLAIMS POOL The parent entity manages a public liability claims pool on behalf of the parent entity and all Surf Life Saving Australia’s State Centres. A review has indicated that the funds held in the pool will be sufficient to cover the cost of all expected claims. NORTHERN REGION SLSA HELICOPTER RESCUE SERVICE PTY LTD (NRHRS / NORTHERN REGION) As previously reported, the NSW Government announced on 17 July 2013 a Reform Plan in which NSW Health proposed to restructure helicopter contracts. Northern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Ltd (NRHRS) assisted Hunter Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service (Hunter Region) to tender for the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) in the Northern Region which Hunter Region was subsequently successful in securing. Effective 27 April 2017, NRHRS cease operating as a helicopter search and rescue service. The Board of SLSA authorized the distribution of assets and deregistration of NRHRS in accordance with NRHRS’s constitution which states that on dissolution, 50% of the net assets of the company be distributed to charitable organisations within the local flight path area and 50% to SLSA with a preference that there be some on distribution to surf life saving clubs in the flight area. Subsequent to the initial decision to cease operation and deregistration NRHRS, there has been a major development effecting the deregistration of the company and the disposition of its assets according to the company’s constitution. This development includes a claim against the net assets of NRHRS by a third party with proceedings commenced against NRHRS in the Supreme Court of New South Wales. The effect of the claim will delay any distribution of the company’s net assets. For the year ended 30 June 2017, as the total amount to be distributed is uncertain and not yet quantifiable, no provision (for distribution of funds outside the consolidated entity) has been recognised by the consolidated entity at the year end. Details of the assets and liabilities of NRHRS as at 30 June 2017 are as follows: STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION ASSETS
2017 ($)
Cash and cash equivalents
16,949,768
Total assets
16,949,768
LIABILITIES Trade and other payables
382,110
Provisions
236,561
Total liabilities
618,671
NET ASSETS
16,331,097
13. M E M B E R S’ E Q U I T Y I S S U E D C A P I TA L
The parent entity is a company limited by guarantee and as such does not have any issued capital. If the company is wound up, the Constitution states that each member is required to contribute a maximum of $10 each towards meeting any outstanding obligations of the company. As at 30 June 2017 the number of members was 168,824 (2016: 169,250).
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PER CENT OF SHARES HELD 14. DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARIES
COUNTRY OF INCORPORATION
2017 (%)
2016 (%)
Southern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Ltd
(1)
Australia
100
100
Northern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Ltd
(1) (2)
Australia
100
100
Australia
100
100
Australia
100
100
Australia
-
-
SLSA Helicopters Pty Ltd Surf Sports Australia Pty Ltd The Surf Life Saving Foundation Limited
(3)
(1) C ompliance with the financial disclosure requirements of the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 (NSW) has been disclosed in the financial statements of these entities. (2) Not Audited by BDO East Coast Partnership. (3) The Surf Life Saving Foundation is a company limited by guarantee and therefore does not have issued capital. The parent entity acquired control over The Surf Life Saving Foundation Limited on 1 July 2013 by board resolution of The Surf Life Saving Foundation Limited. CONSOLIDATED
PARENT ENTITY
15. OTHER RESERVES
2017 ($)
2016 ($)
2017 ($)
2016 ($)
Acquisition / Disposition reserve
3,100,778
3,100,778
3,100,778
3,100,778
3,100,778
3,100,778
3,100,778
3,100,778
The acquisition / disposition reserve represents the net assets of The Surf Life Saving Foundation acquired by the parent entity on 1 July 2013 for nil consideration. 16 . F O U N DAT I O N P E R P E T U I T Y T R U S T (F O R M E R LY K N O W N A S S U R F L I F E S AV I N G R E S C U E F U N D T R U S T )
The parent entity is a beneficiary of the Foundation Perpetuity Trust. Funds held on behalf of the parent as at 30 June 2017 were $3,486,095 (2016: $5,011,707). Funds held in the Trust can only be withdrawn at the sole discretion of the Trustee, provided such withdrawal meets the criteria as noted in the Trust Deed. 17. E V E N T S O C C U R R I N G A F T E R T H E R E P O R T I N G P E R I O D
Other than the matters disclosed in Note 6 and Note 12, no other matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2017 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect the consolidated entity’s operations, the results of those operations, or the consolidated entity’s state of affairs in future financial years. 17. C O M PA N Y D E TA I L S
The registered office and principal place of business of the consolidated entity is 1 Notts Avenue, Bondi Beach NSW 2026.
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D I R E C T O R S ’ D E C L A R AT I O N
In accordance with a resolution of the directors of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited, the directors of the company declare that the summary financial statements of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and Controlled Entities for the financial year ended 30 June 2017, as set out on pages 2 – 13: a. Complies with Accounting Standard AASB 1039: Concise Financial Reports and b. b . Is an extract from the full financial report for the year ended 30 June 2017 and has been derived from and is consistent with the full financial report of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and Controlled Entities. On behalf of the Directors by
Graham Ford AM Director Sydney, 30 September 2017
Martin Walsh Director Sydney, 30 September 2017
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
To the members of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
To the members of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited
Report on the Concise Financial Report Opinion
We have audited the concise financial report of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited (the Company) and on the Concise Financial Reportstatement of financial position as at 30 its subsidiariesReport (the Group), which comprises the consolidated June 2017, theOpinion consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity, consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and have from audited concisereport financial report Surf Life SavingLimited Australia Company) and related notes,We derived thethe financial of Surf Lifeof Saving Australia forLimited the year(the ended its subsidiaries (theand Group), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 30 June 2017 and the discussion analysis. June 2017, the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, consolidated In our opinion,statement the accompanying concise financial report including theofdiscussion Surfended, and of changes in equity, consolidated statement cash flowsand foranalysis the yearofthen Life Saving Australia Limited complies with Accounting Standard AASB 1039 Concise Financial Reports. related notes, derived from the financial report of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited for the year ended 30 June 2017 and the discussion and analysis. Basis for opinion ouraudit opinion, the accompanying conciseAuditing financialStandards. report including the discussionunder and analysis of Surf We conductedInour in accordance with Australian Our responsibilities Life Saving Australia Limited complies with Accounting Standard AASB 1039 Concise Financial Reports. those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities section of our report. We are independent of the for Group in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Basis opinion Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our relevant responsibilities under Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code) that are to those standards are report furtherindescribed thehave Auditor’s Responsibilities our audit of the concise financial Australia.inWe also fulfilled our othersection ethicalof our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the responsibilities in accordance with the Code. Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical We believe that the audit evidence we110 have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis Standards Board’s APES Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to for our opinion. our audit of the concise financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. Concise financial report We believe that the not audit evidence we disclosures have obtained is sufficient appropriate to provide a basis The concise financial report does contain all the required by the and Australian Accounting for preparation our opinion.of the financial report. Reading the concise financial report and the Standards in the auditor’s report thereon, therefore, is not a substitute for reading the audited financial report and the Concise financial report auditor’s report thereon. The concise financial report and the audited financial report do not reflect concise financial report does to notthe contain allour thereport disclosures the Australian Accounting the effects of The events that occurred subsequent date of on therequired auditedby financial Standards in the preparation of the financial report. Reading the concise financial report and the report. auditor’s report thereon, therefore, is not a substitute for reading the audited financial report and the auditor’s report thereon. The concise financial report and the audited financial report do not reflect the effects of events that occurred subsequent to the date of our report on the audited financial report. BDO East Coast Partnership ABN 83 236 985 726 is a member of a national association of independent entities which are all members of BDO Australia Ltd ABN 77 050 110 275, an Australian company limited by guarantee. BDO East Coast Partnership and BDO Australia Ltd are members of BDO International Ltd, a UK company limited by guarantee, and form part of the international BDO network of independent member firms. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation, other than for the acts or omissions of financial services licensees.
BDO East Coast Partnership ABN 83 236 985 726 is a member of a national association of independent entities which are all members of BDO Australia Ltd ABN 77 050 110 275, an Australian company limited by guarantee. BDO East Coast Partnership and BDO Australia Ltd are members of BDO International Ltd,
The financial report and our report thereon We expressed an unmodified audit opinion on the financial report in our report dated 30 June 2017. Responsibility of the Director’s for the concise financial report The directors are responsible for the preparation of the concise financial report in accordance with Accounting Standard AASB 1039 Concise Financial Reports, and the Corporations Act 2001, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the concise financial report. Auditor’s responsibility for the audit of the concise financial report Our responsibility is to express an opinion on whether the concise financial report complies in all material respects, with AASB 1039 Concise Financial Reports of the based on our procedures, which were conducted in accordance with Auditing Standard ASA 810 Engagements to Report on Summary Financial Statements.
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Paul Bull Partner
Sydney, 30 September 2017
SECTION 05 AWARDS & HONOURS
2 016 –17 S L S A H A L L O F F A M E I N D U C T E E S AWARDS & HONOURS
KATE CZERNY NORTH BURLEIGH SLSC, QLD
MELISSA CRACROFT (NEE HOWARD) KURRAWA SLSC, QLD
Kate has an outstanding record in IRB Racing including 20 Australian gold medals, six silver and four bronze. In 2006, she won four gold from a possible four female events. She has been the highest point winner six times at the Australian IRB Championships, and was the team manager for the North Burleigh IRB Team from 2006-2017.
Melissa has a remarkable 10 Australian Championship gold medals for Open Beach Flags, in which eight of them were consecutive. At the World Championships, she has won four gold medals in beach flags and two gold medals in beach Sprints. Melissa captained the Australian Life Saving Team in 2015.
SIMON HARRIS KURRAWA SLSC, QLD
ELIZABETH PLUIMERS NORTH BURLEIGH SLSC, QLD
Simon’s exceptional achievements include 11 Australian Championship gold medals, and four World Championship gold medals in Open Beach Flags. Simon was undefeated for four consecutive years in both the World Championships, and the Australian Championships.
Elizabeth has a list of outstanding achievements over her distinguished 15year career in surf sports. After winning the U16 Australian Female Board Relay title back in 2001, Elizabeth went on to win another 28 Australian Championship gold medals, mostly in the open ranks. She also won three consecutive Coolangatta Gold titles, and three NutriGrain Ironwoman Series, which included 17 individual round wins.
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ANDREW KELCKHOVEN NORTH BURLEIGH SLSC, QLD Andrew has achieved an outstanding 14 Australian Championship gold medals as an IRB driver, winning seven out of 10 Australian point score championships. As well as being a decorated athlete, he has coached the North Burleigh IRB Team since 2006. Additionally, Andrew was part of the production, video, and writing of the Level 2 Coaching manual for SLSA.
SL SA HALL OF FAME AWARDS & HONOURS
SLSA HALL OF FAME SURF LIFESAVING
ADMINISTRATION
SPORT
Major John Bond
Gregory Arthur Allum OAM
John Bliss
Harold John Brown OAM
Cornelius Kennedy Asmussen MBE
Michael Burke BEM
Sir Adrian Curlewis CVO CBE
Ballina Lighthouse & Lismore Open Boat crew
Professor Tess Cramond OBE AO
Roy Doyle
Bondi R&R team
Currumbin Patrol Competition team
Theo Haywood
Bundaberg March Past team
Cliff Marsh OAM
Graham Carlisle OAM
Jack Dearlove MBE
Donald D McIntyre
Jon Donohoe AM
Bob Gear AM
John West (Jack) McMaster AM DFC
Harold C Evans
Alan Kennedy MBE
Tom Meagher OBE
Karla Gilbert
Dr Ian Mackie AM
Lyster Ormsby
Kristy Harris
Graham McKenzie OAM
Charles Davidson Paterson
Trevor Hendy AM
Hector McDonald OAM
Ronald E Rankin AM
Dennis Heussner
Warren Allen Rennie AM
Paul Smith OAM
John Robert Holt
Earle Smith AM
Barry Bede (Gus) Staunton MBE
Ky Hurst
Ainslie W ‘Sprint’ Walker OBE
Ron Tallon OAM
Brian Hutchings
Peter George AM
FO (Frank) Venning MBE
Grant Kenny OAM
Mark Fife OAM
Ken WC Watson MBE
Bruce Kolkka
Alan Brian Whelpton AO
Peter Lacey
Dan White OAM
Killcare Open Mens Beach Relay Team
Jack Winders OBE
SPORT Melissa Cracroft-Wilson (nee Howard) Simon Harris Elizabeth Pluimers Clint Robinson OAM Kristy Munroe Ken Murray Bob Newbiggin Harry Nightingale Clint Robinson OAM Barry Rodgers Noel P Ryan Peter Douglas Tibbitts Ken Vidler Wanda Six Man R&R team Stephen Warren Graham Ross White OAM Steve Wilkes Shannon Eckstein Michael Jones
SW (Bill) Winders MBE
Maroubra SLSC Double Ski Team
Naomi Flood
Ian (Rick) Wright OAM
Northcliffe Open Patrol Competition Team
North Cottesloe Open Surf Boat—Crew
Robert Brydon AM
Mona Vale Black Open AW Surf Boat Crew Kate Czerny Andrew Kelckhoven
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Lenore Grice Lachlan Tame Alison O’Toole South Port Open March Past Team
2 016 –17 S L S A A W A R D S O F E X C E L L E N C E AWARDS & HONOURS
SURF SPORTS COACH OF THE YEAR RYAN HOFFMAN Kurrawa SLSC, QLD
SURF SPORTS OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR WAYNE DRUERY Cronulla SLSC, NSW
SURF SPORTS ATHLETE OF THE YEAR SHANNON ECKSTEIN BMD Northcliffe SLSC, QLD
Ryan is acknowledged as the Kurrawa Kraken Beach Athletics ‘team spirit’, coaching a variety of individuals who have made the national teams for Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, The Netherlands, Great Britain and Japan in the last 12 months. He has also been a long term coach of both the Open Male and Open Female Gold medallists at the Australian Championships 2016.
Wayne is the Director of Surf Sports at Surf Life Saving Sydney. This year Wayne was appointed as the referee of Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Series 2016/17. Wayne has previously held the role of deputy referee at Kellogg’s Nutri Grain Trials and Series, and was Head Referee for SLSNSW State Age Championships.
Shannon has had a successful year winning his 8th Australian Ironman Title and his 9th Kellogg’s Ironman Series, winning five out of six rounds. His dominance here shows why he is regarded as the greatest having complete control and skill from start to finish. Shannon has recently taken the position of Director of High Performance at BMD Northcliffe.
SURF SPORTS YOUTH ATHLETE OF THE YEAR JEMMA SMITH Umina SLSC, NSW
TRAINER OF THE YEAR KIMBERLEY GEE Venus Bay SLSC, VIC
ASSESSOR OF THE YEAR ANNE-MARIE WIDERMANSKI Mullaloo SLSC, WA
Kimberley has made a positive impact at Venus Bay SLSC, being responsible for increasing award attainment by a staggering 194%. The club now has 81 actively patrolling members, with 69 members achieving 179 awards during the past season.
Anne-Marie has been involved in SLS Training and Assessment since the early 1990’s and is currently involved at all club, state and community levels, with additional input into national committees. Each year Anne-Marie travels to the Northern Territory in order to provide training and assessment support.
Jemma has had a successful year making the Australian Youth Team for World Titles, being named Captain. She also broke the Australian record in the 100-metre Manikin tow with fins at The Australian Pool Rescue Championships, came 1st in the U17 Ski at the Australian National Championships along with being female competitor of the Carnival for 2016.
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DHL LIFEGUARD OF THE YEAR SHANE BEVAN Australian Lifeguard Services, QLD Shane has played a key role in mentoring and acting as a role model to the younger lifeguards, both in his area and across the Sunshine Coast. Since obtaining his Cert IV in Training and Assessment in 2014, Shane has become one of the ALS-QLD RWC trainers responsible for the training and assessment of all new lifeguards.
DHL VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR DARYL MOSS Jan Juc SLSC, VIC Daryl has played a key role in supporting club activities across all areas of the club. Daryl was awarded Life Membership at his club in recognition of his 20 years of service. He has taken on a new role as Club Training Mentor Manager in order to enhance the level of retention of younger members.
DHL SURF LIFESAVER OF THE YEAR KANE HUGHES North Cronulla SLSC, NSW Kane is currently Vice Captain and Patrol Captain at North Cronulla, spending his patrol hours mentoring young SRC and Bronze Medallion holders. Kane himself holds an impressive 70+ awards, being a qualified Trainer and Assessor with 12 years of experience completing over 1400 patrol hours.
DHL CLUB OF THE YEAR PACIFIC SLSC, QLD Pacific SLSC has seen overall membership increase from 242 to 331 this season through effective recruiting strategies. Pacific’s key priorities are to recruit and retain members through engagement, development and recognition of their skills and knowledge.
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COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM OF THE YEAR CARLTON PARK SLSC SURF FESTIVAL Carlton Park, TAS The annual Carlton Park SLSC Surf Festival is a community based event held on Carlton Beach and surrounds. Now in its fifth year, the festival incorporates a number of events aimed at promoting surf awareness, showcasing Tasmanian talents in surf sports, providing health and fitness opportunities and improving overall community engagement in surf lifesaving. Carlton Park SLSC Festival was celebrated in 2015 as the Community Event of the Year by the Sorell Council Australia Day Awards, showing fitting recognition for the benefits the festival offers.
N AT I O N A L R E S C U E O F T H E M O N T H AWARDS & HONOURS
JULY/AUGUST 2016 DONGARA DENISON SLSC Travis Owen, Taylor Brown, Daniel Mcguiness, and Declan Ridley On 19 August 2016, Travis Owen, Taylor Brown, Daniel McGuiness, and Declan Ridley were at South Beach, Port Denison, when they noticed a fisherman in a small dinghy approximately 300-metres offshore in large swell. Whilst they were watching, a large wave overturned the boat, throwing the fisherman into the ocean. Travis called his brother to come down to the surf club with the key to the shed, and made some more calls to report the incident. The two surf lifesavers paddled through big swell and cold conditions to reach the fisherman who was not sitting on top of his overturned boat. Travis put the fisherman onto the rescue board and paddled him into shore, where they were met by police. Without the quick response and direct action of the surf lifesavers, the outcome could have been far more tragic for the patient.
SEPTEMBER 2016 UMINA SLSC Jenni Darwin and Graeme Carroll On Friday 2 September, Jenni Darwin was running along the Ettalong Beach foreshore, when a couple ran out of a house carrying a baby in their arms panicking and calling for someone who knew CPR. Jenni ran to their assistance and started performing CPR on the baby. Jenni attempted to open the airway to try to see why the baby girl was choking. Fellow lifesaver Graeme Carroll was walking his dogs nearby came over to help. The baby’s condition worsened and her skin began to turn blue. Graeme delivered two short rescue breaths to try and clear her airways. After two attempts by Jenni and Graeme, the baby began to draw breath. Jenni carried her into the house and kept her in the recovery position while Graeme called Triple Zero. The combined efforts of Jenni and Graeme to use the CPR skills learnt as surf lifesavers enabled them to save this child’s life.
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OCTOBER 2016 QUEENSLAND LIFEGUARD SERVICE – BUNDABERG REGION COUNCIL Teisha Towner On Saturday 1 October 2016 at 5.15pm, Teisha Towner was packing up after her lifeguard shift at Oaks Beach, Burnett Heads, when she noticed four people being quickly swept away in a rip current. Teisha grabbed a rescue board and paddled out through rough conditions to the two children and two adults, who were struggling to remain above the waterline. Two of the patients grabbed onto the rescue board, while the other two needed assistance to latch on to the board. Unable to paddle the board back to shore, Teisha managed to squeeze the children on top of the board and float towards the safety of nearby rocks. Paramedics arrived and assessed the patient’s wellbeing whom were all in good health, albeit a little upset and shaken up from the rescue. Without the direct action and advance rescue skills displayed by Teisha, the outcome of the swimmers could have been severely worse.
NOVEMBER 2016 HELENSBURGH-STANWELL PARK SLSC Nicholas Lowe, Lochleigh Thomson, and Edward White
DECEMBER 2016 WINDANG SLSC Doug Hockey, Kaye Norris, Russell Trott, Jayson Norris, and Nicholas Di Genni
On Sunday 6 November, at approximately 2:30pm, Helensburgh-Stanwell Park Patrol 3 noticed a paraglider stranded on the rocks. Edward White and Nicholas Lowe immediately launched the IRB. As they drove closer to the paraglider, they decided it was unsafe to attempt a rescue due to the rocks. Edward and Nicholas returned to shore and went over the rocks with Lochleigh Thomson to rescue the paraglider. The man was attempting to hold onto a rock to protect himself from the large waves. Lochleigh and Nicholas climbed further around the rocks to assist the paraglider. There were several ropes tangled around the patient, so in between the crashing waves, Nicholas cut the ropes to slowly release him. Once free, they safely climbed across the rocks back to the beach. The quick thinking and courage shown by these members of Patrol 3 was the key to this rescue, as they endured testing conditions to help the patient.
On Monday 26 December 2016, Doug Hockey and Kaye Norris were on a roving patrol at the southern end of Windang beach when they noticed six swimmers being carried out of the Lake Illawarra mouth. Acting immediately, both members carried a rescue board down the rock wall, allowing Doug to paddle out to the swimmers. Kaye radioed for further assistance before entering the water with a rescue tube. Doug secured four patients to his rescue board as they continued with the tide across the bar to the open sea. Kaye managed to keep the other two swimmers afloat by resting them on her rescue tube. Patrol Captain Nicholas Di Genni who was co-ordinating the rescue, tasked Jayson Norris and Russell Trott to deploy the IRB. Navigating through rough conditions, the IRB undertook three separate runs to ensure all swimmers returned to shore safely. Without the swift actions and experienced lifesaving skills demonstrated by all members, the outcome for the swimmers could have been worse.
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N AT I O N A L R E S C U E O F T H E M O N T H AWARDS & HONOURS
JANUARY 2017 NORTH WOLLONGONG SLSC Kevin Ryan, Kieran Mckay, Lachlan Kimberley, Paul Hanrahan, Lachlan Sweeny, Blake Mckay, Brittany Tapia, Helen Tapia and Lancelot Tarrant On Monday 2 January 2017, just before 5:30pm North Wollongong surf lifesavers successfully rescued four swimmers near the rocks at North Wollongong Beach. Members of Patrol 4 were packing up after finishing an IRB training session when they were alerted to an incident at the northern end of the beach. Lachlan Sweeney grabbed a rescue tube and swam out while Kieran McKay followed on a rescue board. Patrol Captain Kevin Ryan launched an IRB with Lachlan Kimberley and the help of some bystanders. It became apparent that one man was losing consciousness, so the surf lifesavers prioritised his safety and lifted him into the IRB. Sweeny safely returned two of the struggling swimmers to the beach before Ryan and Kimberley picked up the last remaining swimmer in the IRB. Oxygen therapy was administered to the swimmers on return to shore, which improved the patient’s condition. This rescue highlights teamwork and assertiveness shown by patrol four to save the lives of these beachgoers.
FEBRUARY 2017 COOKS HILL SLSC Mark Doherty
MARCH 2017 KURRAWA SLSC Rachel Eddy
On Sunday 12 February at approximately 5:30pm, Cooks Hill Surf Club Patrol 1 had signed off. Patrol Captain Mark Doherty entered the clubroom and sat down to debrief with his team when he was notified of two children caught in a rip. He ran downstairs to unlock the board room, quickly changed and grabbed a rescue board. Mark sprinted down to the rip, and as he began to paddle through one metre surf, he noticed the children’s father had also entered the water to assist them. He reached the children and paddled back towards the shore. After noticing the father was not making any ground, Mark turned around to collect him. Mark had the two children on the front of the board and the father hanging onto the side as he padded to the shallow sandfilled reef. Once ashore he assessed the condition of the patients and provided safety advice regarding swimming between the flags, rips and gutters, and the danger of swimming at Bar Beach. Without his swift actions, pro-active thinking, and lifesaving ability, the outcome could have been much worse for the young family.
On the afternoon of 4 March 2017 Rachel Eddy had just signed off her patrol at Kurrawa Beach and commenced her evening shift upstairs at the Kurrawa SLSC Bistro. Around 6:45pm a family rushed into the club reception yelling that two of their family members were in trouble in the ocean. Rachel was alerted and rushed down to the beach, noticing two people approximately 80m offshore. On arrival, Rachel discovered a member of the public had picked up a racing board from the surf club and rushed it down to the beach. Rachel assessed the situation and went into the water on the racing board fully clothed through one metre surf to the two swimmers. Rachel arrived at the swimmers and prioritised the exhausted patient knowing she wouldn’t be able to paddle both patients on the racing board, leaving the stronger of the two floating on a boogie board. She left the first swimmer in the hands of paramedics on the shore, and turned back around to collect the second patient. The two patients were extremely lucky that Rachel used her lifesaving skills to assist them, or the outcome may have been worse.
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APRIL 2017 MERMAID BEACH AEME SLSC Jayke Menefy
MAY–JUNE 2017 NOOSA HEADS SLSC Robert ‘Rj’ Lemon
On the afternoon of 16 April 2017, Nipper Jayke Menefy and his family were traveling along Teewah Beach in their 4WD when they noticed a group of distressed adults and children at the water’s edge. A man was caught in a rip, and struggling with the conditions. Jayke took a surfboard into the water and paddled out to collect him. Jayke assisted the exhausted man in grabbing the surfboard rails, then tried to paddle parallel to the beach to escape the rip. He managed to paddle to the edge of the rip, however he was unable to catch a wave in. Two men on boogie boards with flippers came out to assist however also had difficulties as there was a lot of water movement. A man on the beach assisted with a length of string tied to a plastic container. They were then dragged back to the beach. Without direct response from Jayke, and his surf rescue skills, the outcome for the man could have been worse.
On 26 June 2017, Robert ‘RJ’ Lemon noticed signs of distress from his friend Sam, who was spearfishing 80 metres off the coast of Noosa National Park. RJ responded immediately, diving off the rocks and swimming quickly to Sam. He discovered a stingray barb was driven clean through Sam’s leg from one side to the other and he was being dragged under by the stingray in its efforts to swim away. The two fought their way back to the rocks and were helped from the water by a friend, Milo. They pulled Sam, the Stingray and the spearfishing gear out of the water, both still connected to his leg. A passing Park Ranger called paramedics. RJ used a knife from the Ranger to sever its tail preventing further damage to the wound. RJ and Milo carried Sam to the pathway to be treated by the paramedics. The quick decision making and rescue skills demonstrated by RJ prevented a fatality.
095
ME RITORIOUS AWARDS AWARDS & HONOURS
Meritorious Awards are awarded to affiliated clubs and/or their members and/or public for outstanding deeds of bravery performed in the sphere of surf lifesaving operations. This includes lifesaving – both in and outside designated patrol hours. In 2016/17, Certificates of Merit were awarded to the following:
AVOCA BEACH SLSC Group Certificate of Merit
ANTHONY ATKINS Individual Certificate of Merit with
BULLI SLSC Group Certificate of Merit
NOOSA HEADS SLSC Group Certificate of Merit
LACHLAN AND SEAN O’REILLY, COFFS HARBOUR SLSC Group Certificate of Merit
DENVER BROWN WAMBERAL SLSC Group Certificate of Merit
NOOSA HEADS SLSC Group Certificate of Merit
SAUL DURAN BALLINA SLSC Individual Certificate of Merit with Bronze Insert
DENVER BROWN FINGAL ROVER SLSC Individual Certificate of Merit CHRIS DENNIS CURRUMBIN SLSC Individual Certificate of Merit
LSV LIFEGUARDS WOOLAMAI BEACH SLSC Individual Certificate of Merit with Bronze Insert
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NORTH BONDI SLSC Group Certificate of Merit with Bronze Insert WESTPAC LIFE SAVER RESCUE HELICOPTER Group Certificate of Merit with Silver Insert DAVID CUMMING VENUS BAY SLSC Individual Certificate of Merit with Silver Insert
NEW SLSA LIFE MEMBERS AWARDS & HONOURS
GRAHAM FORD AM BRONTE SLSC NSW
RICHARD (DICK) BIGNOLD CRONULLA SLSC NSW
PETER CONNELL NORTH BURLEIGH SLSC QLD
Graham has served the Surf Life Saving movement as a volunteer continuously for over 30 years. His services started in the 1980’s as a Nipper parent at the Bronte Surf Life Saving Club, undertaking water safety on Sunday mornings, and at local, Branch and State Nipper Carnivals. Graham then commenced Patrols and held various Club positions as Patrol Captain, Junior Co ordinator, Trainer, Assessor and Club Captain. In 2000 Graham was elected President of Bronte SLSC a position he held for 11 years. Graham was awarded Life Membership of Bronte SLSC in 2007. Graham was elected the President of Surf Life Saving Australia in 2010. Graham was elected the President of the International Life Saving Federation in 2012 and was re elected in 2016. In 2016 Graham was made a Member of the Order of Australia AM for his services and leadership to Surf Life Saving. Graham was awarded SLSA Life Membership in the 2016/2017 season for his distinguished and conspicuous service.
Dick has been an active member for Cronulla SLSC for 58 years, contributing to the Club and to higher levels of SLSA as a volunteer with distinguished and conspicuous service. Over the years, Dick served his club as a lifesaver, competitor, coach, instructor, official and senior administrator was recognised in 2006 when he was rewarded Life Membership with Cronulla SLSC. Dick is also a 50-year member of Sydney Branch distinguishing himself as a Lifesaving Examiner, Jet Rescue Boat Operator, Competition Official and senior administrator. His long-standing commitment to surf sports provided him the opportunity to become SLSA’s Chair of Sport for two years.
Peter has been with North Burleigh Surf Club for the last 30 years, and was with the Palm Beach and Bundaberg Clubs for the previous 20. Peter competed in March Past and in 1987 commenced officiating, eventually becoming a Level 3 Official. He continues to attend carnivals presenting his Club at Branch, State, National and International events. Peter has been the Club Official of the Year on two occasions, the last being in 2014, and in 2002, Peter was rewarded with Life Membership of the North Burleigh SLSC. Peter’s involvement in surf extends across a range of different roles; Education Advisory Member, Queensland Appeals Committee and National Official. For Peter’s significant contribution to Lifesaving both in Australia and the World he was rewarded with an International Life Saving Citation of Merit.
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SLSA LIFE MEMBERS AWARDS & HONOURS
R E CO G N I S I N G D I S T I N G U I S H E D S E RV I C E Life Membership of SLSA is awarded to members who have contributed distinguished voluntary service to SLSA for more than 20 years. To be considered as distinguished service, the service must be both sustained and provide an evident contribution. SLSA currently has 272 recorded Life Members. * Denotes deceased
* Doyle, RD
* Hayton MBE, N
* McGrath, HF
*Riley MBE, HK
* Rathborne, H
* Webb, GR
* Castleman MBE, AW
*Asmussen MBE, CK
* Burke BEM, MJ
* Figtree, AS
* Prior BEM, AE
* Molyneux, D
* McIntyre, DD
* Thompson, DH
* Haywood MBE, FST
* Crain MBE, WAT
* Windon, SJ
* Hodge, JN
* Frizzell OBE OAM, AB
* Bennett, PI
* McRorie, JS
* Small, HA
* McCarthy, JG
*Smith AM, EJ
* Canning, JT
* Emms, FG
* Spender OBE, JR
* Clark OAM, HH
* Goold, WJ
* Mack, C
*Bullpitt MBE, NF
* Grant OAM, GF
* Cohen, GS
* Heath, EA
* Brydon, RC
Hatchett, JG
* Holmes, Capt A
* Gadsdon Kt, Sir LP
* Shanahan, RP
*Howells OAM, RM
* Dart, GW
* Costa, SV
* Williams MBE, VJ
* Mcdonald OAM, HN
* Moran, TF
* Williams, AM
* Walker OBE, AW
* Peacock, RJ
* Taylor, CE
* Kennedy MBE, AER
* Meagher OBE, TW
*Tallon OAM, RC
* Dargan, FH
* Winders OBE, JR
* Wilson OAM, NB
* O’Reilly BEM, JE
* Whitehead, CW
* White OAM, DG
* Olson, AO
* Switzer OAM, JR
* Dellitt, GS
* Jaggard OAM, EFK
* Lucas OBE, DC
* Vaughan OAM, JK
* Gordon, JL
* Johnson, GH
* Avery, EC
* Claybourn OAM, MC
* Englert, CG
* Moroney, DRB
* Ovens OAM, EJ
* Klingner OAM, MJ
* Gray, JE
* Woodroffe, NS
* Payne, FT
Staunton MBE, GB
* Winders MBE, SW
* Becher OAM, MH
* Wilson, GJ
* Field OAM, RC
* Cohen, M
* Betts, JJ
* Stewart, JJ
* Slaven, P
* Cronin, VS
* Stephens, PR
* Nicklin KCMG, Sir Francis
*Rosewell OAM, JWA
* Watson MBE, KW
* Donaldson, AR
* Johnson MBE, SA
* Weimer, HJ
* Curlewis CVO CBE, Sir Adrian
* Daley, WJ
* Richards, FC
* Honey, C
* Dillon, JB
* Sloane, AD
* Williams, G
* Burrell OAM, RA
* Cameron, JR
* Besomo, VA
* Dempster, JW
* Wilkes, BF
* Turner, LD
* Foerster, WH
* Saunders, RA
*Rector AM, CE
* Sutherland, AC
* Loton, AR
* Flanagan BEM, NJ
* Sellars, JPW
* Cahill, J
* McDonald OAM, LS
* Tier, FB
* Fitzgerald MBE, AE
* Marshall BEM, ER
* Paterson, A
*Newman, P
Singleton OAM, WJ
* Hanley, GR
* Denison, AG
Dearlove MBE, JB
Brown OAM, GM
* Millar, G
* Lindsay, GA
*McMaster AM DFC, JW
*Morrison OAM, DP
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Whelpton AO, AB
Reeves OAM, JA
Harding OAM, RJ
Kennedy, KA
*Moseley OAM, A
*Marshall OAM, WG
Menico OAM, JA
*O’Rorke OAM, PJ
*Pittard, HA
Scott OAM, ID
*Somers, JF
Fitzgerald OAM, JB
*Parkyn OAM, AB
Byrnes OAM, MJ
*Wilcox OAM, ST
Stanford OAM, KH
Brown OAM, HJ
*Dixon, NA
Wright OAM, IJ
*Barlow, JR
* Dann, GL
McNaughton OAM, G
Rankin AM, RE
Green OAM, BEM, DA
* Bowman, BH
*Donnell OAM, BF
*Conrick, C
Smith OAM, RA
Worrell, JG
*Trigg OBE, RJ
*Jackson OAM, RA
Godbee OAM, NM
*Martin, WE
*Jones OAM, JM
Devlin SC, RP
Bartlett, ME
Heywood OBE, NJ
*Dewey, JC
Purcell OAM, NR
Boulton OAM, DJ
*Hofmaster, EV
King OAM, BC
*Worth OAM, WJ
Fraser OAM, JS
Knight BEM, KC
*Henshaw OAM, NJ
* Collins, KJ
Martin AM, MJ
McGee, EJ
Little OAM, RA
Lyons MP, GR
Mitchell, RA
Trethowan, J
*Brown OAM, RM
Allum OAM, GA
*Singleton, M
* Windmill, HC
Burchill OAM, DS
Jaggard OAM, EK
*Sargeant, RJ
* Webb OAM, MA
Stephens OAM, EB
Gaynor OAM, WE
Howard OAM, R
* Rodgers OAM, DG
Butler OAM, RJ
Clark, DE
Strange, SR
Critcher, GT
*McGrory OAM, FH
*Griffiths, JA
*Roberts OAM, R
Conlin OAM, DR
Hoskins OAM, KF
McGibbon, PJ
Thompson, D
Bruce OAM, BD
*Taylor OAM, CJ
Morarty OAM, NW
Burling OAM, J
Blackley, DT
*Millett MBE, RC
*Bond, KJH
Lytham OAM, R
*Sabien, M
* Mackie AM, IJ
Edstein OAM, JT
White, C
Chesher OAM, RC
*Davidson OAM, RJ
Finch AM, The Hon. FA
Brennan, R
Morrison, KA
*Cramond AO OBE, TR
Meehan OAM, JV
Welch OAM, R
Paton OAM, LS
*Smith OAM, PW
George AM, PB
Jamieson OAM AFSM, W
Smith OAM, RA
*Taylor OAM, PF
Wood ESM, RS
Haven, A
Gear AM, RJ
Davis OAM, E
Lyne AM, CR
Farmer OAM, E
*Buist, RV
Whitmore OAM, RT
Mayo AM, RJ
Bruce, G
Marsh OAM, CW
Pears OAM, RE
Young, IJ
Blake OAM, R
*Johnson, DL
Murray, K
Bird OAM, KC
Doig OAM, A
Stapleton AM, PR
Priest, KC
Inwood, AJ
Goode, I
Wilson BEM, HB
Beasley OAM, JB
Kelk, NT
Smith, M
Thorburn, AJ
Smith OAM, BJ
Weldon AM, KE
Pearce, P
Rennie AM, WA
Waters OAM, M
Donohoe AM, JT
Fife OAM, M
*McKenzie OAM, GD
*Bermingham OAM, PJ
Owen, GB
Connell, P
McNeilly MBE, MD
*Fielder OAM, CD
Grant OAM, IJ
Bignold, R
Watson AM, RJ
Halliday, WE
*Goetz, AW
Ford AM, G
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SECTION 06 S TAT I S T I C A L S U M M A R I E S
MEMBERSHIP S TAT I S T I C A L S U M M A R I E S
42,067 PATROLLING SURF LIFESAVERS
NSW
QLD
VIC
WA
SA
TAS
NT
GRAND TOTAL
PATROLLING LIFESAVERS Male
12,734
5,601
3,452
2,553
1,560
479
66
26,445
Female
6,640
3,104
2,535
1,921
1,046
305
64
15,615
2
3
2
-
-
-
-
7
19,376
8,708
5,989
4,474
2,606
784
130
42,067
Unknown TOTAL
PROFICIENT LIFESAVERS Bronze Medallion
17,897
8,359
5,867
4,323
2,332
687
124
39,589
Surf Rescue Certificate (CPR Endorsed)
2,170
1054
1039
940
234
77
18
5,532
20,067
9,413
6,906
5,263
2,566
764
142
45,121
TOTAL
NB. Patrolling lifesaver figures are based on members that performed a patrol in the 2015/16 season Patrolling Lifesavers include members who have patrolled for their club and support operations NSW
QLD
VIC
WA
SA
TAS
NT
16/17 15/16 % CHANGE
Male
1,758
894
983
433
208
79
13
4,400
4,609
Female
1,294
709
981
457
213
61
8
3,747
3,818
-1.86%
-
1
-
-
-
-
1
2
-50.00%
3,052
1,604
1,964
890
421
140
21
8,092
8,429
-4.00%
-2.91%
ACTIVE (15–18)
Unknown TOTAL
-4.53%
ACTIVE (18 OR OVER) Male
8,502
3,454
2,472
1,761
1,048
344
67
17,572 18,099
Female
4,204
1,851
1,794
1,120
744
201
57
9,931
9,835
0.98%
Unknown
AWARDLIFE
2
3
1
1
-
-
8
13
-38.46%
TOTAL
12,706 5,307
4,269
2,882
1,793
545
124
27,626 27,947
-1.15%
ACTIVE RESERVE Male
839
82
120
51
11
18
1
1,115
1,197
-6.85%
Female
362
25
40
15
4
10
1
454
476
-4.62%
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.00%
1,201
107
28
2
1,579
1,673
-5.62%
Male
5,764
-0.32%
Female
4,871 2
Unknown TOTAL
160
66
15
3,543
4,119
1,121
448
181
27
15,175 15,223
4,668
4,743
931
528
264
47
16,069 16,100
3
-
-
1
-
-
8,862
2,052
977
445
74
31,261 31,324
-0.20%
ASSOCIATE
Unknown TOTAL
10,637 8,214
6
1
-0.19% 500.00%
AWARD Male
264
439
163
133
18
6
2
1,039
1,134
-8.38%
Female
237
436
70
128
25
8
-
907
890
1.91%
Unknown
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.00%
501
875
233
261
43
14
2
1,929
2,024
-4.69%
Male
1,503
568
891
510
197
74
16
3,734
3,867
-3.44%
Female
1,363
538
917
591
233
63
15
3,716
3,937
-5.61%
1
-
2
-
-
-
-
3
2
50.00%
2,867
1,106
1,810
1,101
430
137
31
7,482
7,806
-4.15%
TOTAL CADET (13–15)
Unknown TOTAL
102
NSW
QLD
VIC
WA
SA
TAS
NT
16/17 15/16 % CHANGE
Male
4,385
111
919
2,000
452
35
87
8,009
7,332
Female
4,291
119
1,085
2,092
551
39
81
8,287
7,409
11.85%
3
-
1
4
1
-
-
9
5
500.00%
8,679
230
2,005
4,096
1,004
74
168
Male
173
228
15
55
26
-
-
499
Female
108
192
12
36
10
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
281
420
27
91
36
1
0
GENER AL
Unknown TOTAL
9.23%
TOTAL
59,662
513
-2.73%
JUNIOR ACTIVITIES (5–13) MEMBERS
363
323
12.38%
-
-
0.00%
856
836
2.39%
JUNIOR ACTIVIT Y (5–13) Male
14,390 5,299
5,304
3,479
1,293
454
113
30,376 30,751
-1.22%
Female
13,425 5,041
5,516
3,419
1,374
455
93
29,377 29,599
-0.75%
4
1
Unknown TOTAL
-
1
27,815 10,341 10,824 6,899
-
1
-
2,667
910
206
59,662 60,369
7
19
-63.16% -1.17%
LIFE MEMBER Male
1,586
894
587
263
363
82
20
3,768
3,822
-1.41%
158
110
176
51
81
16
11
605
616
-1.79%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.00%
1,744
1,004
763
314
444
98
31
4,398
4,438
-0.90%
3,192
1,074
116
460
91
2
-
4,917
5,177
-5.02%
392
235
41
153
33
1
-
849
870
-2.41%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.00%
3,584
1,309
157
613
124
3
-
5,790
6,047
-4.25%
Male
79
159
64
2
6
2
-
313
309
1.29%
Female
38
51
27
3
1
3
-
123
125
-1.60%
Female Unknown TOTAL LONG SERVICE Male Female Unknown TOTAL PAST ACTIVE
Unknown
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.00%
117
210
91
5
7
5
-
435
434
0.23%
Male
367
219
956
95
71
18
16
1,639
1,723
-4.88%
Female
294
174
1,038
100
75
23
10
1,609
1,452
10.81%
TOTAL PROBATIONARY
Unknown TOTAL
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
1
2
-50.00%
661
393
1,994
195
147
41
26
3,457
3,177
8.81%
-1.10%
TOTAL MALE
42,802 16,964 16,709 10,363 4,232
1,295
362
92,727 93,756
TOTAL FEMALE
31,037 14,149 16,440 9,096
3,872
1,145
323
76,062 75,450
4
1
-
2,441
685
TOTAL UNKNOWN GR AND TOTAL
6
7
10
6
73,845 31,120 33,159 19,465 8,108
LIFE MEMBERS
10.24%
16,256 14,746
HONOR ARY
Unknown
4,398
34
44
168,823 169,250
103
0.81% -22.73% -0.25%
AC TIONS S TAT I S T I C A L S U M M A R I E S
6,536
SLS ACTIONS (CLUBS) NSW
QLD
VIC*
WA
SA
TAS
NT
TOTAL
785
69
13
67
10
22
-
966
1,130
214
60
141
4
2
-
1,551
1,683
298
77
167
23
23
2
2,273
724
211
110
185
48
50
-
1,328
24
-
6
-
-
1
-
31
Other
108
81
5
137
6
50
-
387
TOTAL
4,454
873
271
697
91
148
2
6,536
992
-
6
SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB (SLSC) RESCUES
RESCUES
475,816
Rescue tube Board
PREVENTIVE ACTIONS PERFORMED BY SLSCs
IRB Surfboard
44,066 FIRST AID TREATMENTS ADMINISTERED BY SURF LIFESAVERS
No gear
PREVENTIVE ACTIONS Lost children Preventions
123,517 275,796 48,172
21
36
4
-
1,059
15,942
9,371
894
72
473,764
Searches
137
133
-
8
29
12
-
319
Evacuation Alarm
144
77
46
368
39
-
-
674
16,339
9,475
910
72
475,816
15
24
5
1
2
199 35,450
TOTAL
124,790 276,006 48,224
FIRST AID Fractures/dislocations
86
66
Marine Stings
12,586
21,769
6
501
577
11
-
Major Wounds
126
210
12
22
14
2
1
387
2,185
2,612
944
548
276
47
6
6,618
Minor Cuts/abrasions Other
660
-
63
358
122
23
6
1,232
Resuscitation
16
2
10
-
1
-
-
29
Spinal
78
57
5
9
2
-
-
151
TOTAL
15,737
24,716
1,055
1,462
997
84
15
44,066
GR AND TOTAL
144,981 301,595 49,550
18,498
10,563
1,142
89
526,418
19,327
2,770
1,345,362
CLUB PATROL HOURS TOTAL
636,077 329,100 180,296 101,432 76,360
* S upport operations for Victoria are delivered through the lifeguard or club operations, and actions are recorded in club and lifeguard actions.
104
SLS ACTIONS (LIFEGUARDS) ALS NSW ALS QLD ALS VIC* ALS WA ALS SA ALS TAS
ALS NT
TOTAL
569
RESCUES No gear
120
225
31
21
2
-
170
Rescue tube
143
75
79
79
8
-
5
389
Board
847
597
83
100
-
-
6
1,633
IRB
3
-
24
0
-
-
-
27
RWC
23
523
17
63
-
-
-
626
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
1
JRB/ORB/RIB Helicopter
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Surfboard
-
-
-
-
-
5
-
5
Other
5
16
2
34
-
-
5
62
TOTAL
1,141
1,436
236
298
10
5
186
3,312
2
-
12
PREVENTIVE ACTIONS Lost children Preventions
290,223 3,074,091 62,441
9
2
-
5
30
25,070
461
158
6,690
3,459,134
Searches
2
26
-
-
1
-
2
31
Evacuation Alarm
4
41
19
15
3
-
-
82
62,472
25,094
467
158
6,697
3,459,277
8
22
-
-
6
208
TOTAL
290,231 3,074,158
FIRST AID Fractures/Dislocations
49
123
Marine Stings
8,380
36,136
-
455
22
1
32
45,026
Major Wounds
144
621
8
15
-
-
18
806
2,421
12,681
583
968
24
3
511
17,191
203
-
13
352
2
1
26
597
-
9
2
-
-
-
-
11
Minor Cuts/abrasions Other Resuscitation Spinal
11
49
7
9
-
-
-
76
TOTAL
11,208
49,619
621
1,821
48
5
593
63,915
63,329
27,213
525
168
7,476
3,526,504
22,474
30,442
1,067
1,370
18,899
458,572
GR AND TOTAL
302,580 3,125,213
LIFEGUARD HOURS TOTAL
94,314
290,006
* Support operations for Victoria are delivered through the lifeguard or club operations, and actions are recorded in club and lifeguard actions.
105
3,312 AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARD SERVICE (ALS) RESCUES
3,459,277 PREVENTIVE ACTIONS PERFORMED BY ALS LIFEGUARDS
63,915 FIRST AID TREATMENTS ADMINISTERED BY ALS LIFEGUARDS
AC TIONS S TAT I S T I C A L S U M M A R I E S
1,031 RESCUES PERFORMED BY SUPPORT OPERATIONS
SLS ACTIONS (SUPPORT OPERATIONS)
No gear IRB
16,335 PREVENTIVE ACTIONS PERFORMED BY SUPPORT OPERATIONS
NSW
QLD
VIC*
WA
SA
TAS
NT
TOTAL
46
1
-
-
1
-
2
50
RESCUES
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
RWC
389
236
-
168
13
-
1
807
JRB/ORB/RIB
19
-
-
-
60
-
2
81
-
14
-
13
3
-
-
30
Other
58
1
-
-
-
4
-
63
TOTAL
512
252
0
181
77
4
5
1,031
Helicopter
PREVENTIVE ACTIONS
43,213 PATROL HOURS PERFORMED BY SUPPORT OPERATIONS
Lost children
3
2
-
-
551
-
-
556
Preventions
2,306
9,053
-
775
2,932
49
53
15,168
Searches
43
2
-
43
43
4
8
143
Evacuation alarm
19
-
-
333
113
-
3
468
2,371
9,057
-
1,151
3,639
53
64
16,335
-
1
-
-
1
-
-
2 16
TOTAL FIRST AID Fractures/Dislocations Marine Stings
-
16
-
-
-
-
-
Major Wounds
2
1
-
-
-
-
-
3
Minor cuts/abrasions
7
14
-
-
-
-
1
22
Other
1
2
-
11
1
-
1
16
Resuscitation
3
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
Spinal
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
1
TOTAL
13
35
-
11
2
-
2
63
2,896
9,344
-
1,343
3,718
57
71
17,429
-
1,794
10,234
3,006
193
43,213
Grand Total
SUPPORT OPER ATIONS PATROL HOURS TOTAL
14,002
13,984
* S upport operations for Victoria are delivered through the lifeguard or club operations, and actions are recorded in club and lifeguard actions.
106
EQUIPMENT S TAT I S T I C A L S U M M A R I E S
SLS EQUIPMENT (CLUBS) NSW
QLD
VIC*
SA
WA
TAS
NT
TOTAL
28
52
17
10
21
2
1
131
L AND-BASED Vehicle (4WD/tractor) Beach vehicle (ATV)
107
56
59
17
33
8
2
282
Defibrillator
421
164
154
40
112
18
3
912
TOTAL
556
272
230
67
166
28
6
1,325
439
234
198
59
92
28
8
1,058
AQUATIC IRB hull
610
284
290
87
104
46
7
1,428
TOTAL
IRB motor
1,049
518
488
146
196
74
15
2,486
GR AND TOTAL
1,605
790
718
213
362
102
21
3,811
SLS EQUIPMENT (SUPPORT OPERATIONS) NSW
QLD
VIC*
WA
SA
TAS
NT
TOTAL
10
4
-
6
-
5
-
25
L AND-BASED Vehicle (4WD/tractor) Beach Vehicle (ATV)
1
2
-
-
-
-
-
3
Defibrillator
29
6
-
2
5
-
1
43
TOTAL
40
12
-
8
5
5
1
71
JRB
2
-
-
2
-
2
-
6
AQUATIC
RWC
44
23
12
8
32
2
4
125
ORB
1
1
6
-
-
14
1
23
RIB
1
-
7
-
-
-
1
9
IRB
-
-
-
3
-
-
-
3
48
24
25
13
32
18
6
166
2
2
2
1
2
-
-
9
TOTAL AVIATION Helicopter Other
-
-
-
-
6
-
-
6
TOTAL
2
2
2
1
8
-
-
15
GR AND TOTAL
90
38
27
22
45
23
7
252
* Support operations for Victoria are delivered through the lifeguard or club operations. Equipment is recorded under club or lifeguard equipment
107
1,325 DEFIBRILLATORS
282 BEACH VEHICLES (ATV)
EQUIPMENT S TAT I S T I C A L S U M M A R I E S
268 AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARD SERVICE LAND BASED EQUIPMENT
SLS EQUIPMENT (LIFEGUARDS) ALS NSW ALS QLD ALS VIC* ALS SA
ALS WA ALS TAS
ALS NT
TOTAL
-
1
41
L AND-BASED Vehicle (4WD/tractor)
9
23
4
-
4
Beach vehicle (ATV)
12
20
1
1
4
-
1
39
Defibrillator
60
90
20
1
11
1
5
188
TOTAL
81
133
25
2
19
1
7
268
-
-
5
-
-
-
-
5
AQUATIC IRB Hull
-
-
5
-
-
-
-
5
RWC
IRB Motor
10
29
7
-
-
-
-
46
TOTAL
10
29
17
-
-
-
-
56
GR AND TOTAL
91
162
42
2
19
1
7
324
* S upport operations for Victoria are delivered through the lifeguard or club operations, and actions are recorded in club and lifeguard actions
108
A C C R E D I TAT I O N S TAT I S T I C A L S U M M A R I E S
NSW
QLD
VIC
WA
SA
TAS
NT
16–17 TOTAL 15–16 TOTAL % CHANGE
NEW SURF OFFICIAL New—Surf Official Level 1
234
108
24
36
15
32
-
449
511
-12.13%
New—Surf Official Level 2
4
-
5
3
-
-
-
12
35
-65.71%
New—Surf Official Level 3
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.00%
New—Surf Sports—Junior Official
41
40
4
-
-
-
-
85
93
-8.60%
TOTAL
279
148
33
39
15
32
-
546
639
-14.55%
New—Surf Sports—Development Coach
272
162
33
39
17
1
4
528
461
14.53%
New—Surf Sports—Foundation Coach
NEW SURF COACH
21
2
-
-
2
-
-
25
21
19.05%
New—Surf Coach Level 1
-
-
2
-
-
-
-
2
57
-96.49%
New—Surf Coach Level 2
-
15
-
-
-
-
-
15
3
400.00%
New—Surf Coach Level 3
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.00%
New—Surf Sports—Junior Coach
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.00%
293
179
35
39
19
1
4
570
542
5.17%
Surf Official Level 1
1,272
921
184
215
225
49
20
2,886
3,230
-10.65%
Surf Official Level 2
181
141
33
34
40
9
-
438
522
-16.09%
Surf Official Level 3
37
22
9
6
10
1
-
85
97
-12.37%
TOTAL SURF OFFICIAL
Surf Sports—Junior Official TOTAL
328
147
115
-
8
12
1
611
615
-0.65%
1,818
1,231
341
255
283
71
21
4,020
4,464
-9.95%
SURF COACH Surf Sports— Development Coach
518
292
82
77
58
77
6
1,110
757
46.63%
Surf Sports—Foundation Coach
35
22
7
4
2
-
-
70
47
48.94%
Surf Coach Level 1
512
598
66
79
113
21
9
1,398
1,705
-18.01%
Surf Coach Level 2
58
72
14
15
16
6
-
181
148
22.30%
Surf Coach Level 3
9
9
2
3
1
1
-
25
26
-3.85%
Surf Sports—Junior Coach
79
-
25
43
34
14
2
197
243
-18.93%
1,211
993
196
221
224
119
17
2,981
2,926
1.88%
7,001
7,390
-5.26%
TOTAL
GR AND TOTAL
109
A W A R D S & Q U A L I F I C AT I O N S S TAT I S T I C A L S U M M A R I E S
NSW MEMBER COMM.
QLD MEMBER COMM.
VIC MEMBER COMM.
WA MEMBER COMM.
PATROLLING LIFESAVER AWARDS Bronze Medallion
2,931
-
1,473
-
1,403
108
741
-
Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) (PUA21012)
3,190
-
1,703
152
1,444
-
60
-
Gold Medallion (Advanced Lifesaving)
160
-
67
-
17
-
3
-
Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue
192
-
37
-
32
-
5
-
Maintain safety at an incident scene (PUAOHS002B)
314
-
37
-
32
-
-
-
Search as a member of an aquatic search team (PUASAR011C)
314
-
37
-
32
-
-
-
Silver Medallion Beach Management
560
-
287
-
189
-
56
-
Undertake beach safety management activities (PUAOPE027A)
691
-
277
-
183
-
-
-
Work autonomously (PUATEA002B)
690
-
277
-
183
-
-
-
Contribute to team effectiveness (BSBFLM312C)
689
-
277
-
183
-
-
-
1,585
87
957
299
881
-
595
-
121
89
-
-
-
-
-
-
Surf Rescue Certificate (CPR Endorsed) Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue) (PUA31312) R ADIO AWARDS Radio Operator Certificate Operate communications systems and equipment (PUAOPE013A)
485
-
1,003
-
85
-
106
-
3,292
-
1,603
152
1,432
-
60
-
POWERCR AFT AWARDS -
18
-
-
11
-
11
-
IRB Crew Certificate
ATV OPERATOR CERTIFICATE
787
-
526
-
350
-
149
-
Crew small powercraft in a rescue operation (PUASAR015A)
793
-
549
10
350
-
-
-
JRB Crew Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
JRB Driver Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
ORB Crew Certificate
9
-
-
-
-
-
-
ORB Driver Certificate
4
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
ORB Skipper Certificate
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Rescue Water Craft Operator Certificate
73
-
96
-
13
-
23
-
Operate and maintain a personal water craft for rescue operations (PUASAR016A)
73
-
111
-
1
-
-
-
Prepare maintain and test response equipment (PUAEQU001B)
380
-
433
-
107
-
-
Silver Medallion IRB Driver
305
-
172
-
106
-
53
-
Operate and maintain a small powercraft and motor for rescue operations (PUASAR014A)
314
-
272
10
106
-
-
-
Advanced Resuscitation Techniques [AID]
1,023
101
1,141
-
391
-
165
-
Provide advanced resuscitation (HLTAID007)
EMERGENCY CARE AWARDS
1,025
466
1,262
519
387
-
14
123
Basic Emergency Care
148
1,407
-
-
-
-
-
-
Basic Life Support [AID]
-
-
-
52
-
-
-
3,198
-
1,626
152
1,445
-
58
-
541
-
-
-
520
227
47
542
EMERGENCY CARE AWARDS (continued) Provide basic emergency life support (HLTFA211A) Provide basic life support (HLTAID002)
* This figure is abnormally high as a script was run to issue all proficient members with the latest version of the Certificate II Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) and its associated units of competency.
110
SA MEMBER COMM.
TAS NT MEMBER COMM. MEMBER COMM.
TOTAL TOTAL MEMBER COMMERCIAL
GRAND TOTAL
364
12
102
1
25
27
7,039
148
7,133
374
16
101
1
28
31
6,900
200
29,194
1
-
-
-
-
-
248
-
233
48
3
-
-
-
-
314
3
313
48
3
-
-
-
-
431
3
406
48
3
-
-
-
-
431
3
406
9
5
34
5
-
-
1,135
10
1,046
8
5
34
5
1
-
1,194
10
1,133
8
5
34
5
1
-
1,193
10
1,134
8
5
34
5
1
-
1,192
10
1,126
201
2
73
1
14
33
4,306
422
4,747
13
1
-
2
2
2
136
92
143
26
-
-
-
-
-
1,705
-
1,705
379
13
101
1
27
27
6,894
193
7,087
48
3
-
-
-
-
70
21
91
78
4
46
1
7
-
1,943
5
1,948
79
4
45
1
7
-
1,823
15
1,838
8
1
-
-
-
-
8
1
9
3
-
-
-
-
-
3
-
3
-
-
-
-
-
-
9
-
9
-
-
-
-
-
-
4
-
4
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
-
2
1
1
-
-
3
1
1
-
-
3
13
209
1
210
189
14
203
38
6
8
1
5
13
971
20
991
37
2
8
1
3
1
684
4
688
37
3
8
1
2
739
14
753
183
14
55
7
10
14
2,968
136
3,104
185
48
56
8
9
22
2,938
1,186
4,124
-
-
-
-
-
-
148
1,407
1,555
-
-
-
-
-
-
52
-
52
374
1,166
101
1
28
47
6,830
1,366
8,196
242
135
29
46
9
305
1,388
1,255
2,643
111
7,133 BRONZE MEDALLIONS AWARDED
A W A R D S & Q U A L I F I C AT I O N S S TAT I S T I C A L S U M M A R I E S
NSW MEMBER COMM. First Aid [AID]
743
714
QLD MEMBER COMM. 1,412
-
VIC MEMBER COMM. 481
-
WA MEMBER COMM. 162
-
Apply first aid (HLTFA311A)
125
-
67
-
-
-
-
-
Provide first aid (HLTAID003)
803
12,146
1,666
4,552
509
1,044
39
3,348
Marine Stinger Management
-
-
29
-
-
-
-
-
Occupational First Aid
-
32
-
-
-
-
1
-
Pain Management Certificate
5
54
31
-
9
-
50
-
Provide pain management (PUAEME005A)
9
54
104
11
1
-
-
-
Remote Area First Aid
-
26
-
-
-
-
-
-
Provide first aid in remote situation (HLTFA302C)
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
Provide first aid in remote situations (HLTAID005)
-
26
-
-
-
-
-
-
749
-
1590
-
273
-
21
-
5,385
44,313
3,043
10,479
1,874
402
62
3,785
Resuscitation [AID] Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation [CPR] (HLTAID001)
-
42
-
-
-
-
-
-
Provide advanced first aid (HLTAID006)
Silver Medallion Advanced First Aid [AID]
45
42
115
9
1
-
1
-
Spinal Management
540
115
-
-
441
-
39
-
Provide emergency care for suspected spinal injury (PUAEME004A)
442
143
-
2
40
-
-
-
TR AINING AND ASSESSING Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110)
15
-
-
-
19
-
6
-
Assess competence (TAEASS402B)
35
-
16
-
67
-
6
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
Make a presentation (BSBCMM401A)
Make a presentation (BSBCMM401)
153
-
32
-
160
-
-
-
Participate in assessment validation (TAEASS403B)
35
-
16
-
67
-
6
-
Plan assessment activities and processes (TAEASS401B)
35
-
16
-
67
-
6
-
Provide work skill instruction (TAEDEL301A)
150
-
32
-
160
-
3
-
JUNIOR ACTIVIT Y AWARDS SURF AWARE ONE
3,747
-
1,293
-
608
-
924
-
SURF AWARE TWO
3,276
-
1,178
-
671
-
877
-
SURF PL AY ONE
3,366
-
1,030
-
332
-
585
-
SURF PL AY TWO
3,509
-
1,297
-
396
-
841
-
SURF SAFE ONE
2,656
-
1,109
-
672
-
766
-
SURF SAFE TWO
2,326
-
954
-
642
-
722
-
SURF SMART ONE
1,831
-
942
-
521
-
582
-
SURF SMART TWO
1,532
-
709
-
437
-
520
-
112
-
-
SA MEMBER COMM. 216
122
TAS NT MEMBER COMM. MEMBER COMM. 46
31
10
234
TOTAL TOTAL MEMBER COMMERCIAL 3,070
1,101
GRAND TOTAL 4,171
4
2
-
-
-
-
196
2
198
247
1,934
66
299
9
327
3,339
23,650
26,989
-
-
-
-
-
-
29
0
29
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
32
33
-
-
-
-
-
1
95
55
150
1
2
-
-
-
1
115
68
183
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
26
26
-
-
-
-
2
3
3
3
6
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
26
26
157
6
2
2
2
2,792
10
2,802
912
3206
175
532
52
528
11,503
63,245
74,748
8
2
-
-
-
-
8
44
52
10
5
1
1
-
-
173
57
230
45
8
23
3
3
10
1,091
136
1,227
45
4
-
-
-
-
527
149
676
3
2
1
-
3
1
47
3
50
14
2
1
-
4
1
143
3
146
29
4
1
-
3
1
36
5
41
-
-
-
-
-
-
345
-
345
14
2
1
-
4
1
143
3
146
15
2
1
-
4
1
144
3
147
30
3
-
-
1
-
376
3
379
157
-
92
-
10
-
6,831
-
6,831
208
-
99
-
16
1
6,325
1
6,326
160
-
48
-
19
-
5,540
-
5,540
185
-
46
-
19
-
6,293
-
6,293
176
3
90
-
15
1
5,484
4
5,488
205
-
64
-
16
1
4,929
1
4,930
215
-
80
-
13
-
4,184
-
4,184
181
1
55
-
6
-
3,440
1
3,441
113
131,220 EMERGENCY CARE AWARDS
1,254 TRAINING AND ASSESSING AWARDS
43,033 JUNIOR ACTIVITIES AWARDS
SE RVICE AWARDS S TAT I S T I C A L S U M M A R I E S
NSW
QLD
VIC
WA
SA
TAS
NT
16/17 TOTAL 15/16 TOTAL % CHANGE
NATIONAL MEDAL National Medal
19
18
2
-
10
7
-
55
65
-15%
National Medal—Clasp
4
4
-
-
1
2
-
11
15
-27%
TOTAL
23
22
2
-
11
9
-
66
80
-18%
5 Year National Patrol Service Award
155
228
38
53
73
5
3
555
642
-14%
10 Year National Patrol Service Award
161
105
11
43
44
2
7
373
399
-7%
15 Year National Patrol Service Award
56
39
7
11
9
2
1
125
80
56% -33%
PATROL SERVICE AWARDS
20 Year National Patrol Service Award
21
17
2
10
8
6
64
95
25 Year National Patrol Service Award
17
3
-
1
3
2
-
26
27
-4%
30 Year National Patrol Service Award
4
5
2
-
5
5
-
21
30
-30%
35 Year National Patrol Service Award
3
3
-
1
2
5
-
14
8
75%
40 Year National Patrol Service Award
3
2
-
-
1
4
-
10
17
-41%
45 Year National Patrol Service Award
2
2
50 Year National Patrol Service Award
6
TOTAL
-
-
1
-
-
5
3
67%
1
-
-
-
-
7
5
40%
428
404
61
119
146
25
17
1,200
1,306
-8%
25 Year Long Service Award
112
10
5
28
45
-
-
200
131
53%
LONG SERVICE AWARDS (MEMBERSHIP)
30 Year Long Service Award
64
10
6
11
47
1
-
139
86
62%
40 Year Long Service Award
49
2
4
9
25
-
-
89
84
6%
50 Year Long Service Award
58
9
3
5
15
-
-
90
89
1%
60 Year Long Service Award
42
2
3
1
4
-
-
52
35
49%
70 Year Long Service Award
9
-
-
-
-
-
-
9
12
-25%
75 Year Long Service Award
4
-
-
-
-
-
-
4
3
33%
80 Year Long Service Award
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
100%
339
33
21
54
136
1
-
584
440
33%
4
20
-
-
-
1
1
26
16
63%
-
-
-
-
-
6
15
-60%
1
-
-
-
7
2
250%
TOTAL OFFICIATING SERVICE AWARDS 5 Year Officiating Service Certificate 10 Year Officiating Service Certificate
2
4
15 Year Officiating Service Certificate
5
1
20 Year Officiating Service Certificate
6
-
-
-
-
-
-
6
8
-25%
25 Year Officiating Service Certificate
2
1
-
-
-
-
-
3
6
-50%
30 Year Officiating Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
35 Year Officiating Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
1
1
-
2
-
100%
40 Year Officiating Service Certificate
3
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
-
300%
45 Year Officiating Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
50 Year Officiating Service Certificate
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
100%
TOTAL
23
26
0
1
1
2
1
54
47
15%
114
NSW
QLD
VIC
WA
SA
TAS
NT
16/17 TOTAL 15/16 TOTAL % CHANGE
COACHING SERVICE AWARDS 5 Year Coaching Service Certificate
3
6
-
2
15
2
-
26
6
333%
10 Year Coaching Service Certificate
3
3
-
1
4
1
-
12
4
200%
15 Year Coaching Service Certificate
-
-
-
1
3
-
-
4
1
300%
20 Year Coaching Service Certificate
1
-
-
-
2
-
-
3
-
300%
25 Year Coaching Service Certificate
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
-
300% -100%
30 Year Coaching Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
35 Year Coaching Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
40 Year Coaching Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
45 Year Coaching Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
50 Year Coaching Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
TOTAL
9
9
-
4
24
3
-
47
13
262%
ASSESSING SERVICE AWARDS 5 Year Assessing Service Certificate
2
9
1
11
2
-
1
23
18
28%
10 Year Assessing Service Certificate
5
10
1
6
3
-
3
25
13
92%
15 Year Assessing Service Certificate
1
3
-
3
4
-
2
9
9
0%
20 Year Assessing Service Certificate
6
2
-
1
4
-
1
12
3
300%
25 Year Assessing Service Certificate
1
-
2
-
1
-
-
4
3
33% -67%
30 Year Assessing Service Certificate
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
3
35 Year Assessing Service Certificate
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
4
-50%
40 Year Assessing Service Certificate
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
100%
45 Year Assessing Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
50 Year Assessing Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
19
24
4
21
14
-
7
77
53
45%
4
28
-
-
7
-
-
39
97
-60%
10 Year National Age Manager Service Certificate
-
6
-
-
1
-
-
7
14
-50%
15 Year National Age Manager Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
TOTAL AGE MANAGER SERVICE AWARDS 5 Year National Age Manager Service Certificate
20 Year National Age Manager Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
25 Year National Age Manager Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
30 Year National Age Manager Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
35 Year National Age Manager Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
40 Year National Age Manager Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
45 Year National Age Manager Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
50 Year National Age Manager Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
TOTAL
4
34
-
-
8
-
-
46
111
-59%
845
552
88
199
340
40
25
2,074
2,093
-1%
GR AND TOTAL
115
S EC TION 07 SLS ENTITIES
SLS ENTITIES SLS ENTITIES
NATIONAL 12 NATIONAL, STATE AND TERRITORY CENTRES, SLSA SUBSIDIARIES, FOUNDATION 311 clubs 17 branches 83 support operations groups 69 Australian Lifeguard Service operations 491 SLS entities/groups
NEW SOUTH WALES 129 CLUBS, 11 BRANCHES, 28 SUPPORT OPERATIONS GROUPS, 20 AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARDS SERVICES 129 CLUBS
Coledale SLSC
Long Reef SLSC
Austinmer SLSC
Collaroy SLSC
Macksville - Scotts Head SLSC
Avalon Beach SLSC
Coogee SLSC
MacMasters Beach SLSC
Avoca Beach SLSC
Cooks Hill SLSC
Manly LSC
Ballina Lighthouse and Lismore SLSC
Copacabana SLSC
Maroubra SLSC
Batemans Bay SLSC
Corrimal SLSC
Merewether SLSC
Bellambi SLSC
Cronulla SLSC
Minnie Water - Wooli SLSC
Bellinger Valley - North Beach SLSC
Crowdy Head SLSC
Mollymook SLSC
Bermagui SLSC
Cudgen Headland SLSC
Mona Vale SLSC
Bilgola Beach SLSC
Dee Why SLSC
Moruya SLSC
Birubi Point SLSC
Dixon Park SLSC
Nambucca Heads SLSC
Blackhead SLSC
Elouera SLSC
Narooma SLSC
Bondi SBLSC
Era SLSC
Narrabeen SLSC
Bronte SLSC
Evans Head-Casino SLSC
Newcastle SLSC
Broulee Surfers SLSC
Fairy Meadow SLSC
Newport SLSC
Brunswick SLSC
Fingal Beach SLSC
Nobbys SLSC
Bulli SLSC
Fingal Rovers SLSC
North Avoca SLSC
Bungan Beach SLSC
Forster SLSC
North Bondi SLSC
Burning Palms SLSC
Freshwater SLSC
North Cronulla SLSC
Byron Bay SLSC
Garie SLSC
North Curl Curl SLSC
Cabarita Beach SLSC
Gerringong SLSC
North Entrance SLSC
Camden Haven SLSC
Hat Head SLSC
North Narrabeen SLSC
Cape Hawke SLSC
Helensburgh-Stanwell Park SLSC
North Palm Beach SLSC
Catherine Hill Bay SLSC
Kempsey - Crescent Head SLSC
North Steyne SLSC
Caves Beach SLSC
Kiama SLSC
North Wollongong SLSC
Clovelly SLSC
Kiama Downs SLSC
Nowra Culburra SLSC
Coalcliff SLSC
Killcare SLSC
Ocean Beach SLSC
Coffs Harbour SLSC
Lennox Head - Alstonville SLSC
Pacific Palms SLSC
118
NEW SOUTH WALES 129 CLUBS, 11 BRANCHES, 28 SUPPORT OPERATIONS GROUPS, 20 AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARDS SERVICES Palm Beach SLSC
Warilla - Barrack Point SLSC
North Coast Branch RWC
Pambula SLSC
Warriewood SLSC
South Coast Branch - Duty Officers
Port Kembla SLSC
Wauchope - Bonny Hills SLSC
South Coast Branch - RWC
Port Macquarie SLSC
Whale Beach SLSC
Surf Life Saving NSW State Duty Officers
Queenscliff SLSC
Windang SLSC
Surf Rescue 30
Red Rock-Corindi SLSC
Wollongong City SLSC
Surf Rescue 40
Redhead SLSC
Woolgoolga SLSC
Surf Rescue 50
Salt SLSC
Woonona SLSC
Sydney Branch - Duty Officers
Sandon Point SLSC
Yamba SLSC
Sydney Branch - RWC service
Sawtell SLSC
11 BR ANCHES
Surf Life Saving NSW SurfCom Team
Scarborough - Wombarra SLSC
Central Coast Branch
Sydney Northern Beaches Branch - CISM TIPS
Shellharbour SLSC
Far North Coast Branch
Sydney Northern Beaches Branch - Duty Officers
Shelly Beach SLSC
Far South Coast Branch
Sydney Northern Beaches Branch - RWC Service
Shoalhaven Heads SLSC
Hunter Branch
Sydney Northern Beaches Branch—Duty Officers
Soldiers Beach SLSC
Illawarra Branch
Sydney Northern Beaches Branch—RWC Service
South Curl Curl SLSC
Lower North Coast Branch
20 LIFEGUARD SERVICES
South Maroubra SLSC
Mid North Coast Branch
Ballina Shire Council
South Narrabeen SLSC
North Coast Branch
Bega Valley Shire Council
South West Rocks SLSC
South Coast Branch
Bellingen Shire Council
Stockton SLSC
Sydney Branch
Byron Shire Council
Sussex Inlet SLSC
Sydney Northern Beaches Branch
Cape Byron Trust
Swansea Belmont SLSC
28 SUPPORT OPER ATIONS
Clarence Valley Council
Tacking Point SLSC
Central Coast Branch - Duty Officers
Kempsey Shire Council
Tamarama SLSC
Central Coast Branch - RWC Group
Magenta Resort & Country Club Lifeguard Service
Taree - Old Bar SLSC
Far North Coast Branch - Duty Officers
Mid Coast Council
Tathra SLSC
Far North Coast Branch - RWC
Munmorah State Conservation Area
Tea Gardens - Hawks Nest SLSC
Far South Coast Branch - Duty Officers
Nambucca Shire Council
Terrigal SLSC
Far South Coast Branch - RWC
Northern Beaches Council
The Entrance SLSC
Hunter Branch - RWC
Parramatta City Council
The Lakes SLSC
Hunter Branch Duty Officers
Port Macquarie Council
Thirroul SLSC
Illawarra Branch Duty Officers
Port Stephens Council
Toowoon Bay SLSC
Illawarra Branch RWC Team
Richmond Valley Council
Towradgi SLSC
Lower North Coast Branch Duty Officers
Royal National Park Sydney
Umina SLSC
Lower North Coast RWC
Salt Resort Lifeguard Service
Urunga SLSC
Mid North Coast Branch - Duty Officers
Shoalhaven City Council
Wamberal SLSC
Mid North Coast Branch - RWC
Tweed Shire Council
Wanda SLSC
North Coast Branch - Duty Officers
119
SLS ENTITIES SLS ENTITIES
QUEENSLAND 58 CLUBS, 6 BRANCHES, 9 SUPPORT OPERATIONS GROUPS, 20 AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARD SERVICES 58 CLUBS
Moore Park SLSC
SLSQ RWC - Gold Coast
Agnes Water SLSC
Mudjimba SLSC
SLSQ RWC - Sunshine Coast
Alexandra Headland SLSC
Nobbys Beach SLSC
Sunshine Coast Duty Officers
Arcadian SLSC
Noosa Heads SLSC
Sunshine Coast Surfcom
Ayr SLSC
North Burleigh SLSC
Bilinga SLSC
North Kirra SLSC
Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service Gold Coast
Bowen SLSC
Northcliffe SLSC
Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service Sunshine Coast
Bribie Island SLSC
Pacific SLSC
20 LIFEGUARD SERVICES
Broadbeach SLSC
Palm Beach SLSC
Brisbane City Council
Bundaberg SLSC
Point Lookout SLSC
Bundaberg Regional Council
Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park SLSC
Port Douglas SLSC
Burdekin Shire
Cairns SLSC
Rainbow Bay SLSC
Cairns Regional Council
Coochiemudlo Island SLSC
Rainbow Beach SLSC
Cassowary Coast Region
Coolangatta SLSC
Redcliffe Peninsula SLSC
City of Gold Coast
Coolum Beach SLSC
Sarina SLSC
Douglas Shire Council
Currumbin SLSC
Southport SLSC
Fraser Coast Regional Council
Dicky Beach SLSC
Sunshine Beach SLSC
Gladstone Regional Council
Eimeo SLSC
Surfers Paradise SLSC
Gympie Regional Council
Elliott Heads SLSC
Tallebudgera SLSC
Hinchinbrook Shire
Ellis Beach SLSC
Tannum Sands SLSC
Livingstone Shire Council
Emu Park SLSC
Townsville Picnic Bay SLSC
Mackay Regional Council
Etty Bay SLSC
Tugun SLSC
Moreton Bay Regional Council
Forrest Beach SLSC
Tweed Heads Coolangatta SLSC
Non-Local Government Areas
Hervey Bay SLSC
Yeppoon SLSC
Noosa Shire Council
Kawana Waters SLSC
6 BR ANCHES
Redland City Council
Kirra SLSC
North Barrier Branch
Sunshine Coast Council
Kurrawa SLSC
North Queensland Branch
Townsville City Council
Mackay SLSC
Point Danger Branch
Whitsunday Regional Council
Marcoola SLSC
South Coast Branch
Maroochydore SLSC
Sunshine Coast Branch
Mermaid Beach SLSC
Wide Bay Capricorn Branch
Metropolitan Caloundra SLSC
9 SUPPORT OPER ATIONS
Miami Beach SLSC
Brisbane Lifesaving Service
Mission Beach SLSC
Gold Coast Duty Officers
Mooloolaba SLSC
Gold Coast Surfcom
120
VICTORIA 57 CLUBS, 20 SUPPORT OPERATIONS GROUPS, 14 AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARD SERVICES 57 CLUBS
Mount Martha LSC
Surf Coast RWC Service
Altona LSC
Ocean Grove SLSC
LSV Comms
Anglesea SLSC
Point Leo SLSC
Marine Rescue - Hastings
Apollo Bay SLSC
Point Lonsdale SLSC
Marine Rescue - Mallacoota
Aspendale LSC
Port Campbell SLSC
Marine Rescue - Mornington
Bancoora SLSC
Port Fairy SLSC
Marine Rescue - Port Campbell
Barwon Heads 13th Beach SLSC
Port Melbourne LSC
Marine Rescue - Port Melbourne
Beaumaris LSC
Portland SLSC
Marine Rescue - Portland
Black Rock LSC
Portsea SLSC
Marine Rescue - Waratah
Bonbeach LSC
Rosebud & McCrae LSC
Marine Rescue - Woodside
Brighton LSC
Sandridge LSC
Mt Martha RWC Service
Cape Paterson SLSC
Sandringham LSC
Northern Port Phillip RWC Service
Carrum SLSC
Seaford LSC
Seaspray RWC Service
Chelsea Longbeach SLSC
Seaspray SLSC
Southern Peninsula Rescue Squad
Dromana Bay LSC
Sorrento SLSC
Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter - Geelong
Edithvale LSC
South Melbourne LSC
Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter - Melbourne
Elwood LSC
St Kilda LSC
14 LIFEGUARD SERVICES
Fairhaven SLSC
Torquay SLSC
Bass Coast Shire Council
Frankston LSC
Venus Bay SLSC
Borough of Queenscliffe
Gunnamatta SLSC
Waratah Beach SLSC
City of Greater Geelong
Half Moon Bay SLSC
Warrnambool SLSC
City of Warrnambool
Hampton LSC
Williamstown Swimming and LSC
Colac Otway Shire Council
Inverloch SLSC
Wonthaggi LSC
East Gippsland Shire Council
Jan Juc SLSC
Woodside Beach SLSC
Glenelg Shire Council
Kennett River SLSC
Woolamai Beach SLSC
Mildura Council
SLS Lakes Entrance
Wye River SLSC
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
Lorne SLSC
20 SUPPORT OPER ATIONS
Moyne Shire Council
Mallacoota SLSC
Bass RWC Service
Parks Victoria
Mentone LSC
Bellarine RWC Service
South Gippsland Shire Council
Mildura LSC
Central Port Phillip RWC Service
Surf Coast Shire Council
Mordialloc LSC
Frankston RWC Service
Wellington Shire Council
Mornington LSC
121
SLS ENTITIES SLS ENTITIES
WESTERN AUSTRALIA 29 CLUBS, 11 SUPPORT OPERATIONS GROUPS, 9 AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARD SERVICES 29 CLUBS
Mullaloo SLSC
Peel Support Operations
Albany SLSC
North Cottesloe SLSC
South Metroplitan Support Operations
Binningup SLSC
Port Bouvard SLSC
South West Support Operations
Broome SLSC
Port Walcott SLSC
SLSWA Emergency Response Beacons
Busselton SLSC
Quinns Mindarie SLSC
Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service
Champion Bay SLSC
Scarboro SLSC
SLSWA Surfcom
City of Bunbury SLSC
Secret Harbour SLSC
9 LIFEGUARD SERVICES
City of Perth SLSC
Smiths Beach SLSC
City of Albany
Coogee Beach SLSC
Sorrento SLSC
City of Joondalup
Cottesloe SLSC
Swanbourne Nedlands SLSC
Dalyellup Beach SLSC
Trigg Island SLSC
City of Rockingham (including Department of Parks and Wildlife - Penguin Island)
Denmark SLSC
Yanchep SLSC
Dongara-Denison SLSC
11 SUPPORT OPER ATIONS
Rottnest Island Authority
Esperance-Goldfields SLSC
Kimberley Support Operations
Shire of Broome
Floreat SLSC
Esperance-Goldfields Support Operations
Shire of Busselton
Fremantle SLSC
Great Southern Support Operations
Town of Cambridge
Geraldton SLSC
Mid West Support Operations
Town of Cottesloe
Mandurah SLSC
North Metropolitan Support Operations
City of Wanneroo
NORTHERN TERRITORY 3 CLUBS, 1 SUPPORT OPERATIONS GROUP, 2 AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARD SERVICES 3 CLUBS
1 SUPPORT OPER ATION
2 LIFEGUARD SERVICES
Darwin SLSC
Westpac Offshore Rescue Boat Service
Darwin City Council
Gove Peninsula SLSC
Darwin Waterfront Corporation
Mindil Beach SLSC
122
SOUTH AUSTRALIA 21 CLUBS, 5 SUPPORT OPERATIONS GROUPS, 2 AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARD SERVICES 21 CLUBS
Normanville SLSC
5 SUPPORT OPER ATIONS
Aldinga Bay SLSC
North Haven SLSC
SLSSA JRB Service
Brighton SLSC
Port Elliot SLSC
SLSSA RWC Service
Chiton Rocks SLSC
Port Noarlunga SLSC
SLSSA State Duty Officers
Christies Beach SLSC
Robe SLSS
SLSSA SurfCom
Elizabeth LSC
Seacliff SLSC
Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service
Glenelg SLSC
Semaphore SLSC
2 LIFEGUARD SERVICES
Goolwa Surf Life Saving Service
Somerton SLSC
Alexandria Council
Grange SLSC
South Port SLSC
Holdfast Bay City
Henley SLSC
West Beach SLSC
Moana SLSC
Whyalla SLSC
TASMANIA 14 CLUBS, 9 SUPPORT OPERATIONS GROUPS, 1 AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARD SERVICE 14 CLUBS
Launceston LSC
Kingborough Volunteer Marine Rescue
Bicheno SLSC
Penguin SLSC
Tamar Sea Rescue
Boat Harbour SLSC
Port Sorell SLSC
Surf Life Saving Tas JRB Service
Bridport SLSC
Scamander SLSC
Surf Life Saving Tas RWC Service
Burnie SLSC
Somerset SLSC
St Helens Volunteer Marine Rescue
Carlton Park SLSC
Ulverstone SLSC
Ulverstone Volunteer Marine Rescue
Clifton Beach SLSC
9 SUPPORT OPER ATIONS
Wynyard Volunteer Marine Rescue
Devonport SLSC
Dodges Ferry Sea Rescue
1 LIFEGUARD SERVICE
Kingston Beach SLSC
Freycinet Volunteer Marine Rescue
Clarence City Council
123
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
LI F E S AV I N G blackspot An area with a high concentration of coastal/ocean incidents and a high probability/risk of ongoing recurrence. coastal death A fatality arising from various circumstances (e.g., heart attack, boat collision, fall, shark attack) occurring where the location of the death is coastal. coastal drowning death Where the location of the drowning is on the coast, in the ocean up to 2 n mi offshore or inland up to five times the width of the inlet/river. CWG The SLSA commercial working group. drowning The process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion/ immersion in liquid. drowning death A fatality arising from respiratory impairment as a result of submersion/immersion in liquid. first aid Immediate or emergency assistance given on the spot to people suffering from illness or injury. lifeguard Typically, a paid employee at a beach or another aquatic environment whose role is to rescue people in danger of drowning or prevent them getting into that situation. lifesaving service A service that exists to provide aquatic safety services to the public. patrolled location A location supervised constantly or periodically by a lifesaving service.
preventive action Where intervention by a lifesaving resource averts a person/s from getting into a potentially lifethreatening situation. rescue Where intervention by a lifesaving resource removes a person/s from a lifethreatening or potentially life-threatening situation. resuscitation Preservation or restoration of life by establishing and maintaining a person’s airway, breathing and circulation. rip current A narrow seaward-flowing current of water moving through a surf zone (Short, 2003). rock fishing death A fatality arising from various circumstances occurring (e.g., wave motion, loss of footing) where the victim was participating in fishing activities on a rocky coast immediately prior to or during the incident. service gap An area identified as having an inadequate level of resources to meet public safety demands. support operations Rapid response rescue units, not affiliated to any one Surf Life Saving club. SurfCom SLS radio communications centre that assists in managing the communications of lifesaving operations and data collection. total service plan An assessment of current and future lifesaving resources, national blackspots, hotspots and trends.
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CO M M O N AC R O N Y M S ACNC Australian Charities and Not-forprofit Commission ACPSG Australian Coastal Public Safety Guidelines (SLSA) AEMI Australian Emergency Management Institute AEMVF Australian Emergency Management Volunteer Forum ALS Australian Lifeguard Service ARC Australian Resuscitation Council ASC Australian Sports Commission CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation DSC Development Standing Committee EMA Emergency Management Australia EMG Executive Management Group FACC Finance, Audit & Compliance Committee HRS Helicopter Rescue Service ILS International Life Saving Federation IRB Inflatable Rescue Boat JRB Jet Rescue Boat LSC Lifesaving Standing Committee (now Lifesaving Member Advisory Committee) NHP National High Performance Program ORB Offshore Rescue Boat PM&C Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet RIB Rigid Inflatable Boat RTO Registered Training Organisation RWC Rescue Watercraft (sometimes called a Personal Watercraft) SHR Surf Hazard Rating SLS Surf Life Saving SLSA Surf Life Saving Australia SLSF Surf Life Saving Foundation SSC Sports Standing Committee
Surf Life Saving Australia Ltd Level 1, 1 Notts Avenue, Bondi Beach, NSW 2042 Australia P.O. Box 7773, Bondi Beach, NSW 2026 Ph: +61 (0) 2 9215 8000 | Fax: +61 (0) 2 9215 8180 Web: sls.com.au | Email: info@slsa.asn.au ABN: 67 449 738 159 | ACN: 003 147 180 Limited additional copies of this annual report are available upon request from SLSA. This report is also available online at sls.com.au/slsa-ar-2017 Editor: Luke Worthington, Fran Hannan Design: Tom Parsons, Anika Martin, Snap Printing Images: Rob Palmer, Harvpix
S U RF LIFE SAVIN G AUS TR A LI A HI G HLI G HT S 2 016 –17
10,879 FIRST AID TREATMENTS
3,951,428 PREVENTIVE ACTIONS
59,662
VOLUNTEER HOURS ON PATROL
MEMBERS 7,187
850 MISSIONS OVER 1,232 HOURS OF FLYING
MEMBERS ENROLLED IN ELEARNING
MEDALLIONS
17,612 DURING NUTRI-GRAIN IRONMAN AND IRONWOMAN FINALS SERIES
AUSSIES COMPETITORS
$21.1 MILLION CONTRIBUTIONS TO SLS ENTITIES